UK Says Two Missiles Targeted Diego Garcia, One Failed and One Intercepted

Overview

• UK minister Steve Reed said British assessments conclude Diego Garcia was targeted from roughly 4,000 km, with one missile falling short and a second intercepted and neutralized.
• Iran issued a denial late Saturday that it fired the missiles toward the Anglo‑American base in the Indian Ocean.
• U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal reported an in‑flight failure on one missile and a U.S. warship firing to intercept the other.
• U.S. forces have deployed bombers and other assets to Diego Garcia, and the UK has authorized U.S. use of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for defensive operations.
• The reported attempt points to potential longer‑range Iranian capability beyond its previously stated 2,000 km limit, though some details rely on intelligence reporting not publicly corroborated.