Israel’s military chief says Diego Garcia strike shows Iran's reach to Europe

Middle East Eye · March 22, 2026 War

Israel’s military chief says Diego Garcia strike shows Iran's reach to Europe Israel’s military chief Eyal Zamir warned of Iran’s missile capabilities, citing a recent long-range launch toward a US base on Diego Garcia. He said such missiles have the range to reach parts of Europe, underscoring what he described as a broader threat beyond Israel. “Just yesterday, Iran launched a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 4,000 kilometres [2,500 miles] toward an American target on the island of Diego Garcia.

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