Israel Iran War · 23 March 2026

Iran Denies Diego Garcia Attack Calls It False Flag

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denied firing missiles at the US-UK Diego Garcia base, calling the claims an "Israeli false flag" and disinformation. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance cannot confirm Israel's assertion that the projectiles were Iranian intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching European capitals.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 March 2026 at 14:02

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