# Diego Garcia air base

Type: location

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-23**: Projected Escalation — Expected increase in military activity as warned by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
- **2026-03-21**: Natanz Strike — Iran's main nuclear enrichment site is struck again amidst heavy aerial bombardment of Tehran.
- **2026-03-20**: Diego Garcia Targeted — Iran attempts a long-range missile strike on the joint UK-US base in the Indian Ocean.
- **2026-02-28**: Conflict Commencement — U.S. and Israeli forces begin strikes on Iranian arms and nuclear facilities.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Iran’s Diego Garcia Strike Signals New Long-Range Threat to Global Trade Routes
2026-03-22 00:09:36 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 3

Iran's unsuccessful missile strike on the Diego Garcia air base reveals a significant expansion in Tehran's reach, threatening critical Indian Ocean logistics hubs. As the conflict enters its fourth week, the targeting of the Strait of Hormuz and key nuclear sites is driving up global food and fuel costs.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/iran-diego-garcia-missile-strike-supply-chain-impact

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