In response to the airstrike by the United States and Israel on Iran’s main nuclear facility, Natanz, Iran has launched ballistic missiles at the American-British military base on Diego Garcia.
The island of Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean, is a base of the highest strategic importance to the United States and Britain. It is the main American base in the Indian Ocean.
Iran’s missile attack on Diego Garcia is a game-changer, analysts say. Iran’s missiles were previously thought to have a range of 2,000 kilometers, but the 4,000-kilometer-distance test showed the world how powerful they are. Analysts say it could prompt Britain and the European Union to reconsider their decision to intervene in the war.
The ongoing conflict has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which is escalating into a global energy crisis.