‘False flag attack’: Iran denies claims it fired missiles at Diego Garcia

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denied claims that Iran fired long-range missiles at the U.S. military base at Diego Garcia, characterizing the allegations as a "false flag attack." The denial comes amid escalating tensions in the region and follows reports that could significantly shift the strategic calculations for U.S. allies already engaged in or concerned about regional conflict. If Iran had carried out such an attack, it would represent a major escalation and potentially trigger a broader military response. The U.S. operates Diego Garcia, a critical naval and air facility in the Indian Ocean, as a hub for operations across the Middle East and Asia. The contradictory claims underscore the information fog surrounding military activity in an already volatile region.