Iran launched two medium-range ballistic missiles toward the US-British military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing multiple US officials. The missiles failed to hit their target; one malfunctioned mid-flight, while the other was intercepted by a US warship using an SM-3 missile, though it remains unclear whether the interception was successful. The report, published Friday, did not specify the exact time of the launch.
A spokesperson for the UK Ministry of Defence told CNBC that a statement on the incident was being prepared. The White House and the British Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. The Wall Street Journal described the launch as Iran’s first real-world use of medium-range ballistic missiles and a significant attempt to demonstrate its ability to strike far beyond the Middle East, potentially threatening US interests.
The report also noted that Diego Garcia lies about 3,800 to 4,000 kilometers from Iran, far exceeding Iran’s previously declared 2,000-kilometer missile range.
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