Mauritius has spoken out strongly after two ballistic missiles were reportedly fired toward the Diego Garcia. The government called the incident a serious violation of international law and a threat to peace in the Indian Ocean.
Officials said the missiles were launched toward the Chagos Archipelago between Thursday night and Friday morning. In response, Mauritius urged an immediate stop to hostilities, stressing the need to protect stability in the region.
The base at Diego Garcia is used by the United Kingdom and the United States for military operations linked to tensions with Iran.
A UK minister, Steve Reed, claimed that one missile failed to reach its target while another was intercepted. However, Iran denied any involvement. Its spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, dismissed the accusations as false and part of a broader campaign of misinformation.
Rather than blaming any country directly, Mauritius highlighted the importance of diplomacy. It praised efforts by the Gulf Cooperation Council and other partners working to reduce tensions through dialogue.
The situation has drawn attention because Diego Garcia is about 4,000 km away from Iran—much farther than the missile range Iran has publicly claimed. The island has long been a strategic military base, hosting joint US-UK operations since the 1970s.
In simple terms, the situation remains unclear, with conflicting claims about who is responsible, while Mauritius and others are calling for calm and peaceful solutions.
Source: TRT Africa
