U.K. says Iran unsuccessfully targeted Diego Garcia base
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Key Points:
- Iran unsuccessfully targeted the U.S.-U.K. military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean with two intermediate-range ballistic missiles, marking Iran's first operational use of such missiles beyond the Middle East; one missile failed and a U.S. warship attempted interception of the other.
- The U.K. has authorized the U.S. to use British bases, including RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia, for limited defensive operations aimed at countering Iranian missile threats and protecting regional security, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. Central Command reported progress in degrading Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply, while the Trump administration waived sanctions for 30 days on
