Britain: Iran tried "In vain" Diego Garcia’s base hit

A British official source confirmed to Agence France-Presse on Saturday that Irantried "To no avail" Friday, a strike was launched against the American-British base of Diego Garcia in The Indian Ocean.

The source explained that this unsuccessful attempt took place before the British government announced on Friday that it would allow Washington to use some of its bases to strike Iranian sites used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Tehran launched two ballistic missiles towards the base, but neither of them hit its target. The first experienced a malfunction during its flight, while the second was intercepted, according to officials. Americans.

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