Paris, France, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Targeting Diego Garcia, Iran sends message about capabilities

NAMPA / AFP

2026-03-21

By firing ballistic missiles at the UK-US Diego Garcia base nearly 4,000 kilometres from its shores, Iran is sending a message that it still has cards to play after three weeks of war, experts say. A UK official source told AFP Iran was "unsuccessful" in targeting the Indian Ocean military facility, one of two bases that London has allowed the US to use for certain missions in its war against Iran. Until now, most had believed Iran -- under US-I......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Dubai, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - UAE says faced drone, missile barrages after Iran warning

2026-03-22 00:00:21

Jerusalem, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Israel's Netanyahu vows to keep striking enemies after 'very difficult evening'

2026-03-22 00:00:21

Jerusalem, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Medics raise number of wounded to 59 from strike in Israeli town of Arad

2026-03-22 00:00:20

Jerusalem, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Firefighters say extensive damage in south Israel town after 'direct hit'

2026-03-21 23:30:22

Jerusalem, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Iranian missile strike on second south Israel town wounds 30

2026-03-21 23:30:22

Baghdad, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Drone attack against Iraqi intelligence services kills one in Baghdad

2026-03-21 23:00:42

Jerusalem, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Medics say around 30 wounded after new missile fire in south Israel

2026-03-21 23:00:42

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia expels Iran military attache

2026-03-21 23:00:42

Latest NAMPA photos

OSHAKATI, 20 March 2026 - Oshana Chief Regional Officer Teopolina Hamutumua. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 21 March 2026 - Chairperson of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Herman Iipumbu, pictured during the 36th independence anniversary celebration in Oshakati. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Members of the public at the 36 Independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, speaks at the Independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, speaks at the Independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Former Trade and Industry Minister and liberation struggle veteran Ben Amathila pictured at the 36th independence celebrations in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Swapo Member of Parliament, Fenny Tutjavi, speaks at the independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Swapo Member of Parliament, Fenny Tutjavi, speaks at the independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA