Iran Fails to Hit Diego Garcia with IRBMs, Interception Unclear
Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia but did not strike the U.S.-U.K. military base; one missile failed in flight and a U.S. warship launched an SM-3 interceptor at the other, with the success of the interception not confirmed. Citing multiple U.S. officials, the Wall Street Journal noted the timing wasn’t disclosed and that the attack would mark Iran’s first operational use of IRBMs and a significant attempt to threaten interests beyond the Middle East. UK officials were preparing a statement, while White House and UK authorities did not immediately comment.