Iran Launches Missiles at Diego Garcia Base, U.S. Military Responds

Iran has reportedly launched two medium-range ballistic missiles targeting the joint U.S.-U.K. military base at Diego Garcia in the central Indian Ocean, according to The Wall Street Journal. Both missiles failed to hit the base; one experienced a mid-flight failure, while the U.S. Navy intercepted the other with a defensive missile. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia base for U.S. and U.K. military operations.