The report stated that neither missile hit its target, which is about 4,000 kilometers from Iranian territory, but the launch reveals that Tehran possesses missiles with a longer range than previously thought. The Pentagon declined to comment on the report.
The newspaper reported that one of the missiles malfunctioned during flight, while the other was targeted by an interceptor missile launched from a US warship, but it was unclear whether the missile was hit or not.
Diego Garcia base in the Chagos Islands is one of two bases that Britain has allowed the United States to use for “defensive” operations in Iran.
The US military has deployed bombers and other equipment to the base, which is considered a major hub for operations in Asia, including US bombing campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Britain agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after having controlled them since the 1960s, while retaining the right to lease the military base on Diego Garcia. US President Donald Trump strongly criticized London's decision to relinquish the islands.
