"Iran has fired missiles at a joint US-UK base in the Indian Ocean as it warned British lives were in danger after prime minister Sir Keir Starmer backed the US to carry out further strikes."
"Tehran directed two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands but neither hit. One of the missiles was reportedly shot down by a US warship, while the other failed in flight."
"The UK has agreed to cede sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius and lease back the base, in a move that has strained relations with Washington in recent months."
The Independent covers significant issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and international conflicts. It reports on Iran's missile attack on a US-UK base in the Indian Ocean, highlighting the geopolitical tensions following UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's support for US military actions. The attack involved two missiles aimed at Diego Garcia, which were either intercepted or failed. The UK has also agreed to lease back the base to Mauritius, complicating its relationship with the US. The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism funded by public support.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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