I believe this is the first time any country has attempted to attack Diego.    “Two intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) were launched toward Diego Garcia, a strategically vital base used by both the United States and the United Kingdom. Officials said neither missile reached its target. One failed during flight, while a US naval vessel responded by firing an SM-3 interceptor at the second missile. It remains unclear whether that interceptor successfully destroyed the incoming threat.”  “Iran fires 2 ballistic missiles at US-UK base on Diego in first long-range strike attempt – report,” i24, 3-21-26.

“The Mojtaba mystery: CIA searches for signs of Iran’s new leader,” Axios, 3-21-26.

“IRGC aerospace chief faces internal criticism over battlefield absence,” Iran International, 3-21-26.

“Mojtaba Khamenei is likely controlled by IRGC, i24NEWS told,” i24, 3-21-26.  “The assessment in Jerusalem and DC is that Mojtaba is injured rather than deceased, and that he is functional.”

“A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran as regime continues with executions and crackdown on dissent during war,” Fortune, 3-21-26.

Iran successful in getting through Israel’s missile defenses and hitting Arad and Dimona.  “Iranian missiles sow panic in Israeli town,” Le Monde, 3-21-26.

“Iran fires missiles at remote U.K.-U.S. base, suggesting long-range capabilities it previously denied,” NBC, 3-21-26.  Uh oh.  “Diego Garcia is the same distance from Iran as much of central Europe.”  And Europe doesn’t for the most part have missile defense.

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