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The United Kingdom has confirmed that an Iranian attempt to strike the joint UK-US military base at Diego Garcia was “unsuccessful.”
According to official sources, Tehran fired two ballistic missiles at the strategic Indian Ocean outpost, which is located approximately 2,500 miles from Iranian territory.
The failed attack occurred shortly before the British government formally granted the United States permission to use the base, along with RAF Fairford in England, for “limited defensive operations” against Iranian missile sites.
The attempted strike has raised concerns regarding Iran’s military reach, with reports suggesting that the missiles travelled further than previously estimated.
According to U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal, one missile failed during flight while the second was engaged by an interceptor launched from a U.S. warship.
While defence experts noted that Iran’s possession of long-range mobile launchers was not entirely unexpected, the incident underscores Tehran’s ability to deploy and fire such weapons despite ongoing surveillance.
The UK Ministry of Defence condemned the “reckless attacks,” labelling them a direct threat to British interests and regional stability.
Tensions have further escalated following a diplomatic warning from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who told his UK counterpart that any use of British bases by the U.S. would be viewed as “participation in aggression.”
In response, the UK Foreign Office warned Iran against targeting British territory or interests, as the U.S. continues to station heavy bombers at the hub for its ongoing operations.
