Iran has fired two ballistic missiles toward a joint U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean, according to Iranian media, in a move that underscores rising tensions in the ongoing regional conflict.
The semi-official Mehr news agency reported that the missiles were aimed at the Diego Garcia base, a strategically important military installation. However, earlier reporting by The Wall Street Journal indicated that the missiles did not hit their target.
Iranian media described the strike as a “significant step,” suggesting it demonstrates that the range of Iran’s missile capabilities exceeds what its adversaries had previously anticipated.
