Iran Missiles Miss Diego Garcia Base, Reports Wall Street Journal
On March 20, the Wall Street Journal reported that Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia. The newspaper cited multiple U.S. officials.
The missiles did not hit the U.S.-U.K. military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Iran Missiles Miss Diego Garcia Base, with neither projectile striking the facility.
One missile failed in flight. A U.S. warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the other missile. It could not be determined if the interception succeeded.
Uncertainties and responses
The Journal did not specify when the missiles were launched. Reports Wall Street Journal attributed the account to U.S. officials.
The White House did not immediately respond to Filmogaz.com requests for comment. The British embassy in Washington and the Ministry of Defence also did not reply immediately.
Reporting credits
Reporting was by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City. The piece was edited by William Mallard.
