At precisely 3:47 AM on March 21, 2026, the Indian Ocean became the stage for an unprecedented military confrontation that would reverberate through the corridors of power in Washington and Tehran alike.

Two Shahab 3 Mod 6 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) were launched from mobile transporter erector launchers hidden under camouflage in the Semnan Desert of Central Iran.

With a trajectory aimed 4,300 kilometers south-southeast, the missiles targeted Diego Garcia, the joint UK-US military installation that serves as a critical hub for American air operations in the region.

The base houses advanced aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and B-52H Stratofortresses, which are vital for sustaining the ongoing Operation Epic Fury air campaign against Iranian forces.