Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at US-UK Base 4,000 KM Away; Trump Hints at Reduced Operations
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Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at US-UK Base 4,000 KM Away; US Intercepts One
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CNBC Awaaz•21-03-2026, 14:51
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at US-UK Base 4,000 KM Away; US Intercepts One
•Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia island, 4,000 kilometers away, on the 22nd day of the war.
•One missile failed in flight, while the other was reportedly intercepted by a US warship using an SM-3 interceptor.
•Donald Trump hinted at scaling back US military operations against Iran, stating objectives are nearly met.
•The targeting of Diego Garcia suggests Iran's missile range may exceed its previously stated 2,000-kilometer limit.
•Diego Garcia is a strategic US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean, crucial for operations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia; US is increasing military presence in West Asia.
