Iran reportedly launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the US-UK military base in Diego Garcia, but neither hit the base. The US has deployed three additional warships and 2,500 marines to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran shows no signs of easing.
US President Donald Trump has said he does not want a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passageway, remains a key point of contention. Oil prices have risen to their highest level since 2022, and Iran has begun discussions with Japan on a possible opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict has killed over 3,300 people and displaced millions across Iran and Lebanon. Israel has carried out airstrikes on Tehran, and Iran has launched strikes on energy infrastructure across the wider Middle East.
