West's eyes widen after learning of Iran's capabilities

21 March, 2026, 01:15 pm

Last modified: 21 March, 2026, 01:16 pm

West's eyes widen after learning of Iran's capabilities

21 March, 2026, 01:15 pm

Last modified: 21 March, 2026, 01:16 pm

The ongoing tension in the Middle East has now spilled over into the Indian Ocean. Iran has fired at least two medium-range ballistic missiles at a joint US-UK military base on the strategic island of Diego Garcia.

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