Iran’s alleged long-range missile test raises fears across Europe after a failed strike on Diego Garcia. Can London, Paris, and Berlin defend?

Iran missile range expands after Diego Garcia strike: Are London, Paris and Berlin at risk?

Downing Street said the approval to US forces for striking Iran’s missile sites that target ships in the Strait of Hormuz was “collective self-defence”, and would not mean that the UK was drawn into the conflict. Brent crude has soared to $106 per barrel, up from roughly $70 before the war.

UK condemns Iran’s ‘reckless attack’ on Diego Garcia, terms it ‘threat to British interests and allies’

Reportedly, one missile failed during flight, while a US warship launched an SM-3 interceptor at the second. It remains unclear whether the interception was successful, and the timing of the launch was not specified.

‘Iran’s farthest strike yet’: Why US base at Diego Garcia is in focus — How Tehran attempted a 4,000 km attack

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Iran missile range expands after Diego Garcia strike: Are London, Paris and Berlin at risk?

‘Threat to British interests’: UK slams Iran’s ‘reckless attack’ on Diego Garcia

‘Iran’s farthest strike yet’: How Tehran attempted a 4,000 km attack