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MoD doesn't confirm or deny US media reports of Diego Garcia attack

The UK Ministry of Defence has neither confirmed nor denied that Iran has launched missiles towards the joint US - UK military base at Diego Garcia.

In a statement released a few minutes ago, an MoD spokesperson says: "Iran’s reckless attacks, lashing out across the region and holding hostage the Strait of Hormuz, are a threat to British interests and British allies.

“RAF jets and other UK military assets are continuing to defend our people and personnel in the region.

“This government has given permission to the US to use British bases for specific and limited defensive operations.”

Earlier, when asked about reports of the strikes in US media, the Pentagon said it had “nothing to provide”.