The Economic Times

Where is Diego Garcia? The remote base Iran targeted with ballistic missiles explained

Diego Garcia base: Iran recently targeted Diego Garcia, a vital US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. The missile attempt failed. This incident underscores the base's strategic significance, located far from Iran. The UK permits US defensive operations from Diego Garcia to protect the Strait of Hormuz. The Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia, face a future sovereignty transfer to Mauritius.