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The Islanders Expelled To Build the West's Middle East Fortress

The British Empire evacuated the Chagos Islands to build a military base, which the U.S. is using in the Iran War. Now, a court ruling is giving the original owners hope of going home.

Reason

Iran's 'Game Changer' Missile Strike On Diego Garcia Puts Europe In Range

Iran's attempted missile strike on the US–UK base at Diego Garcia has convinced many analysts that Tehran's self‑declared range limits are over, bringing most of Europe within potential reach.

International Business Times UK

Russian spy satellites used to photograph Chagos military base for Iran, Zelensky claims

The Iranian attack on Diego Garcia took place prior to March 24 and saw two ballistic missiles launched at the base, around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away

The Independent UK

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John Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK

Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.

Evening Standard

How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit

Iran fired two ballistic missiles on March 20, 2026, at the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, which hosts a strategically important joint U.S.-U.K. military base, according to U.S., U.K. and Israeli officials. One missile broke apart during flight, and the other appears to have been destroyed by U.S. missile…

The Conversation

Is Iran Attacking the UK? Worst Scenarios, Defensive Stance As Reports Show Two Missiles Fired at Diego Garcia Base

Iran fired missiles toward Diego Garcia, a UK-US base, raising fears of escalation, but officials say there is no direct threat to the UK mainland.

International Business Times UK

UK defence and alliances ‘keep UK safe’ insists minister after warning over threat of Iranian missiles

John Healey spoke after Israel’s military warned Iran had ballistic missiles that could potentially reach London

The Independent UK

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Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?

After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk

The Guardian - UK

How the UK would defend itself from an Iranian missile attack

Experts have assessed the UK’s defence systems after Israel warned London was in range of Iranian missiles

The Independent UK

Map shows how London could be in range of Iranian ballistic missiles as UK hits out at 'reckless threats'

Experts are worried about Iran’s missile range after it attacked a UK-US base over 2,300 miles away

Evening Standard

Mapped: What countries Iranian missiles could hit after warning they pose ‘global threat’

Housing secretary Steve Reed insists UK has sufficient systems and defences to keep country safe

The Independent UK

'Europe within Iranian missiles range': IDF warns after Diego Garcia strike; UK says 'no evidence'

Iranian forces launched long-range missiles for the first time, striking near Israel's nuclear site and injuring dozens. The missiles, capable of reaching European capitals, were fired at the US-UK base Diego Garcia. These actions escalate the conflict, with Iran stating they targeted military installations in response to US-Israeli attacks.

The Times of India

Minister insists UK is safe from Iranian missiles as Israel accused of exaggerating threat

It comes as tensions in the region escalated again, with Iran threatening to destroy energy targets across the Middle East after Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours

The Independent UK

UK may have to rely on US if Iran targets London, experts warn

After Iran target a US-UK airbase over 2,500 miles away, defence experts are concerned over the regime's offensive capabilities

Evening Standard

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The Times of India

Iran launches missiles in 'failed bid' to hit Diego Garcia in India’s backyard, Indian Ocean base key to US power projection

NEW DELHI: The cross-firing of missiles in the Gulf region between Iran and Israel-US reached India’s backyard when two ballistic missiles were launched by Tehran towards Diego Garcia, a strategically important joint US-UK base, in the Indian Ocean.

Evening Standard

Iran’s long-range missiles can reach European cities, Israel warns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned Iran’s missile strikes on Diego Garcia, while downplaying wider UK action.

The Independent UK

What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets military base

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Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian strikes on Diego Garcia

The Conservatives urged the Prime Minister to explain why the public was not informed about the attack.

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The Independent UK

Why is the US-UK Diego Garcia military base in the Chagos Islands a target for Iran?

Two ballistic missiles were launched towards the UK-US military island base on the Chagos Islands

Euronews

Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia military base: its location and strategic role

Iranian forces have attempted a missile strike on the UK-US base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, previously thought to lie beyond the range of Iran's missiles.

International Business Times

U.S. Signals Possible Wind-Down In Iran Conflict As Tehran Expands Strike Reach

Overnight developments underscored the fragile and contradictory state of the war. Iran launched missiles toward the joint military facility on Diego Garcia, marking one of its longest-range strike attempts to date.

The Guardian - UK

UK foreign secretary condemns Iran’s ‘reckless threats’ after strike towards US-UK base

Yvette Cooper says government wants swift resolution to war after two missiles directed at military base at Diego Garcia

Evening Standard

Iran targets Diego Garcia with missiles and warns British lives ‘in danger’

Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, is around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away from Iran.

Evening Standard

'British base on Cyprus won't be used for Iran missile attack', PM assures Cypriot President

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides about the latest developments in the Iran War

The Conversation

Why the Chagos Islands deal is delayed – and Mauritius is threatening to sue the UK

More than a year ago, the UK agreed to grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which Britain has governed as the British Indian Ocean Territory since 1965. But the treaty to transfer sovereignty has hit choppy waters. The deal has stalled in the UK parliament and Mauritius has now…

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