Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at a US and British strategic military base in the Indian Ocean. One of the missiles fell due to a technical malfunction, while the other was intercepted by US forces.
Attack on the Diego Garcia base
Iran launches its first missile strike on a US and British strategic military base Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean. Two intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) were reportedly launched.
One of the missiles fell during flight due to a technical malfunction. The second missile was intercepted by an SM-3 system launched from a US warship.
For the first time in history
This is the first time that Iran has used medium-range missiles in real combat conditions. Iran has never used such systems in combat before.
The US and UK have not reported any casualties or damage to the base. There are no official comments from the Iranian side.
Context.
Diego Garcia is the key US and UK military base in the Indian Ocean. It is used to support operations in the Middle East and Asia.
Iran's use of intermediate-range ballistic missiles is a significant increase in tensions with the West.
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