Israel Confirms Iran's Missiles Reach Berlin, Paris, Rome After Diego Garcia Strike
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Israel Confirms Iran's Missiles Reach Berlin, Paris, Rome After Diego Garcia Strike

01 April, 2026.Iran.17 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Iranian missiles can reach Berlin, Paris, and Rome.
  • Iran launched ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a US-UK base in the Indian Ocean.
  • IDF Chief of Staff warned Europe could be directly threatened by Iranian missiles.

Iran's Missile Reach Exposed

Iran launched two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, nearly 4,000 kilometers from its territory.

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Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed the missiles' range reaches Berlin, Paris, and Rome.

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The attack marked the first time Iranian missiles targeted beyond the immediate Middle East.

Rubio warned Iran was moving towards missiles that could reach the U.S.

Zamir Calls for Firm Response

Zamir argued that yielding to a threat only amplifies it.

He claimed Israeli strikes were beginning to yield strategic effects.

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The range confirmation pulled Europe directly into the conflict's geographic scope.

Diego Garcia Strike Expands Theater

The attack demonstrated the increasing precision of Iranian strikes.

Modern Diplomacy noted Iran possesses the largest stockpile of ballistic missiles in the region.

Global Economic Shock

Brent crude oil jumped 6%.

The Strait of Hormuz became a flashpoint after Iran blocked maritime traffic.

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Japan granted the U.S. and Israel limited access to two military bases on Okinawa.

Europe Confronts New Threat

European capitals reacted with alarm as the missile threat materialized.

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The Atlantic Council cautioned that Europe may be on the cusp of a broader phase of the conflict.

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Germany refused to grant the U.S. runway rights at Ramstein.

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