UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 21, 2026 at 04:59 PM
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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National Security
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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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Keywords

missile attack 90% iran 80% diego garcia 80% ballistic missiles 70% uk 70% us 60% indian ocean 60% military base 50% international relations 40%

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Al Jazeera
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Geographic Perspective
Diego Garcia

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