Philip Ingram, erstwhile commander of British intelligence, said specified an attack would inevitably lead to a regional war, most likely involving Israel, which would start counterattacks on Iran. In an interview with the Reuter Agency cited by the regular Mail, he stressed that although Iran is able to hit Diego Garcia's base, the likelihood of doing so is low.
“ Iran knows that in consequence the US would destruct the muslim Revolutionary defender Corps,” he said.
Donald Trump warned in the past that Each Iran attack on Washington's American interests will respond with “bombings that have never been seen before”. He besides said that he would respond with destructive force if there was no agreement on Iranian atomic program.
In response, Iran stated that any “terrorism” by the US or Israel would lead to a strong retaliatory blow.
What this could mean for the future of the region
Iranian attack on Diego Garcia base it would affect not only global safety but besides the geopolitical future of the region. In addition to playing a key function in the British and American atomic strategy, the base is besides an crucial strategical transit point for military operations in Asia and the mediate East.
United Kingdom and the United States are presently negotiating with Mauritius, who wants to regain sovereignty in the Chagos Islands. Iran late protested at the UN, accusing Trump of "irresponsible and militant" statements. At the same time, Iranian military leaders criticized the close U.S. military presence, recognizing it as a weakness of the country.
— He who sits in a glass home does not throw stones," said Amir Hajizadeh, commander of the muslim Revolution defender Corps. In this context, war is not a certainty, but escalation of tensions in the region can lead to serious clashes.
