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. These missiles were not intended to hit Israel. Their range reaches the capitals of Europe — Berlin, Paris, and Rome are all within direct threat range,” he said.

A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Tehran was not responsible for missile attacks on Diego Garcia.

The remote base, about 4,000km from Iran, is one of two UK-controlled sites the United States has used for what it calls “defensive operations” in the war against Iran.