Iran Denies False Flag Attack on Diego Garcia

Iran Denies False Flag Attack on Diego Garcia

Iran has denied claims that it launched missiles targeting a US-UK joint military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, branding the accusations as a 'false flag' operation.

The allegations were made by Israel, which claimed that Iran used intercontinental ballistic missiles with a range exceeding 4,000 kilometers to target the base. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed these claims as disinformation, stating that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte could not confirm Israel's assertion.

Speaking to CBS News, Rutte expressed support for US President Donald Trump's war on Iran, framing it as necessary for global security. Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper criticized 'reckless Iranian threats' but emphasized that the UK would not be drawn into a wider conflict in the Middle East.

The base, located near the Chagos Islands, is home to nearly 2,500 US and British personnel and has supported numerous military operations across various regions. Israel's military chief, Eyal Zamir, claimed that Iran was capable of reaching London with its missiles, though this would require a range exceeding current Iranian capabilities.

As tensions rise, the article highlights the geopolitical implications of these claims, including the potential for further military action and the ongoing nuclear programmes of Iran. The piece also touches on the recent US-Israeli strikes against Iran, which have intensified regional instability.