Iran fires missiles towards UK-US base on Diego Garcia

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Morgan Ofori and agencyMarch 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the joint US-UK base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands. The attack followed warnings from Iran after the UK authorized the US to use British bases, including Diego Garcia, for strikes against Iranian missile sites. According to reports, one missile was intercepted by a US warship, while the other failed in flight. The UK's decision to allow the US to use its bases for offensive actions against Iran has drawn criticism from within the UK and prompted Iran to claim it would exercise its right to self-defense. The situation has raised concerns about escalating tensions and potential impacts on British interests and the cost of living.

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Mauritius 30% RAF Akrotiri 30% Donald Trump 40% Mehr 40% Abbas Araghchi 40% Strait of Hormuz ×250% Keir Starmer ×360% Chagos Islands ×260% Diego Garcia ×570% United Kingdom ×780% United States ×780% Iran ×790%

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iran 90% missile attack 90% diego garcia 80% us-uk base 70% ballistic missiles 70% military action 60% self-defence 50% strait of hormuz 50% british interests 40% international relations 40%

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Iran

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