Overview
- U.K. Housing Secretary Steve Reed said one missile fell short and the other was intercepted, confirming Diego Garcia was the intended target.
- Israel’s military described the projectiles as two‑stage missiles with ranges up to about 4,000 kilometers, indicating reach well beyond prior Iranian claims.
- Initial reports credited a U.S. warship with the intercept, and defense analysts said the engagement may qualify as one of the longest‑range missile defenses to date.
- The U.K. Ministry of Defence condemned Iran’s actions as reckless and said RAF jets and other British assets continue to protect personnel in the region.
- Britain authorized U.S. forces to use RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for specific, limited defensive operations as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.