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Britain condemns Iran's failed missile attack on the U.S.-U.K. base at Diego Garcia
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- 5:06 PM in Chagos
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- Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
Britain's Defense Ministry condemned Iran's "reckless attacks" after Iran fired missiles on Friday at the joint base, roughly 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from Iran. The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, reported that two intermediate-range ballistic missiles were fired and that the attempt failed.
Why it matters
The range far exceeded the 2,000-kilometer limit Iran had claimed for its missiles, and Israel's military chief said it put Berlin, Paris and Rome within reach.
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