"The United States has described the Diego Garcia base as 'an all but indispensable platform' for security operations in the Middle East, South Asia and East Africa."
"Iran previously has put a self-imposed limit on its ballistic missile program, limiting their range to 1,240 miles (2,000 kilometers). Diego Garcia is well outside that range."
"The U.K. government said that includes sites being used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz."
"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'is putting British lives in danger by allowing UK bases to be used for aggression against Iran.'"
Iran attempted to strike Diego Garcia, a strategic military base in the Indian Ocean, which is crucial for U.S. operations in the region. The base houses around 2,500 personnel and has supported various military campaigns. Following Iran's aggressive actions, the U.K. permitted U.S. bombers to use Diego Garcia for operations against Iran. Despite Iran's previous limitations on missile range, concerns remain about its potential to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles through its space program.
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