Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward the US base on Diego Garcia, known as 'Bomber Island,' in the Indian Ocean. Several official American sources told The Wall Street Journal. The missiles did not hit the base, but the move represents an unusual attempt by Iran to extend its range of influence beyond the Middle East and threaten American assets. The report of the failed attack comes hours after Britain authorized the US to use its bases for strikes on Iran — after refraining from doing so and facing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump. According to the report, one of the missiles experienced a technical failure, while a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor missile toward the second missile.