Iran Fires Missiles at Diego Garcia Base Hours After UK Authorizes US Strikes

Iran launched ballistic missiles at the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia mere hours after British Prime Minister Starmer authorized the use of British airbases for American strikes. This rapid retaliation demonstrates Tehran's ability to strike targets across the Indian Ocean and validates concerns about the vulnerability of forward operating bases. The incident complicates the ongoing conflict as it exposes the risks of relying on allied infrastructure for offensive operations.