Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal and CNN citing unnamed U.S. officials. One missile failed during flight, while the second was intercepted by a U.S. warship, with neither reaching its intended target. The exact timing of the launch remains unclear. The BBC has confirmed the accuracy of these reports.
The incident occurred just before the United Kingdom announced that American forces would be permitted to use British military bases for potential strikes against Iranian targets. The event underscores ongoing tensions in the region, though no damage or casualties have been reported. The situation remains under assessment by international defense and intelligence agencies.