Reports that Iran fired two ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia have raised fresh questions about whether the UK could be drawn more directly into the widening Middle East conflict. Diego Garcia, a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean, is part of British territory and plays a major strategic role in regional operations.
The incident came to light through reporting by the BBC and other outlets, which said one missile failed in flight while the other was intercepted before reaching the base. Although the strike did not cause damage, it marked a significant escalation given Diego Garcia's importance and distance from Iran.
