March 21, 2026, 8:10 p.mMarch 21, 2026, 8:15 p.m
According to the Israeli chief of staff, the Iranian missile attack on the island of Diego Garcia shows that European capitals such as Berlin are also within the threat radius. According to state television, Iran fired two ballistic missiles at a military base shared by Great Britain and the USA on the island of Diego Garcia. The base is located about 4,000 kilometers southeast of the Iranian coast.
The Iranian terrorist regime launched a long-range missile for the first time since the start of Operation Roaring Lion that could reach a distance of ~4,000 km.
During Operation Rising Lion in June 2025, the IDF revealed that the Iranian regime has intentions to develop… pic.twitter.com/iliERIu2hV
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“These rockets are not intended to hit Israel,” said Israel’s military chief Ejal Zamir. European capitals are within their radius. “Berlin, Paris and Rome are all within direct threat radius.”
After three weeks of war, the Iranian power apparatus was weakened, Zamir continued. We are “halfway there,” he said, referring to the duration of the war. This will continue during Passover. This begins on the evening of April 1st and lasts a week. The traditional Jewish festival commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and their liberation from slavery. Traditionally, a large family gathering takes place on Passover evening. (sda/dpa)