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SAT · 2026-03-21 · 15:59 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0321-27742
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UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed

In March 2026, the UK reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. According to the UK, the missile attack was unsuccessful.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-21 · 15:59 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed
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In March 2026, the UK reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. According to the UK, the missile attack was unsuccessful. The UK government condemned Iran's actions, describing them as reckless. Diego Garcia, a strategically important location, has been identified as a potential target. The reason for the attack was not explicitly stated in the report.

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Diego Garcia is a joint US-UK base in the Indian Ocean.

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London condemned Tehran’s actions as “reckless.”

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The UK says the missile attack on Diego Garcia was unsuccessful.

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UK says Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base.

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It’s not surprising Tehran would aim for this “prime target.”

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NewsFeedThe UK says Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, calling the attack unsuccessful. London condemned Tehran’s actions as “reckless,” but one analyst says it’s not surprising Tehran would aim for this “prime target.”Published On 21 Mar 2026
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