In another escalation moment in the Middle East, Iran is targeting United States by firing at least 10 missiles at Al Udeid in Qatar, the most significant American military base in the Middle East.
The attack carried on June 23 2025 at Qatar base, which houses more than 10,000 troops, is the latest in Iran's retaliation against US attacks.
According to Iranian state media, the attack has been called 'Annunciation of Victory' and focused solely on attacking said military base.
JUST IN: Qatar confirms that Iranian missiles launched toward U.S. Al Udeid Air Base were successfully intercepted.
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There are no reports of any damage or injuries.
"We reassure that Qatar’s air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles."… pic.twitter.com/BtIAS2r4Sq
Iran's army, IRGC claimed that the attacks were in response to US aerial bombings.
Before the attack, it was reported that Iran sent out an advance notice to the Al Udeid base regarding their plans to minimise casualties, as per The New York Times.
US officials have confirmed that the attacks concluded, with no casualties being recorded.
How Qatar Responded to the Attacks
Given that Al Udeid is located in Qatar, the country closed its airspace in anticipation of the attack. Following this, multiple videos online have shown that the government has responded to the attacks with interceptors to defend Qatari airspace.
Footage showing surface-to-air missiles launched from Al Udeid Air Base intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles earlier over Doha, Qatar. pic.twitter.com/S5oJZjFCNM
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'We affirm that the State of Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportionate to the nature and scale of this blatant aggression and by international law,' the country's foreign ministry said.
It has also condemned the attacks, calling the Iranian attacks a 'flagrant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as international law and the United National Charter'.
In response, Iran said that it didn't threaten Qatar in said attack, with its national security council stating, 'The Islamic Republic of Iran remains committed to preserving warm and historical ties with Qatar.'
What Has Happened in the Conflict So Far?
On June 13, Israel launched a major airstrike—code-named 'Operation Rising Lion'—targeting multiple Iranian nuclear and military sites, including Natanz, Fordow, Arak, and facilities around Tehran, reportedly killing dozens of scientists and senior IRGC leaders.
In retaliation, Iran responded with waves of ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Israel, striking major cities like Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba, resulting in civilian casualties, including a missile landing near Soroka Hospital.
Following this, the United States–under President Donald Trump–officially joined the conflict, most notably by launching 'Operation Midnight Hammer,' a large-scale strike targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure. For this operation, it resulted in hitting Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan enrichment sites, which inflicted 'extremely severe damage,' according to Pentagon officials.
Focused on Crippling Infrastructure
Iran's recent ballistic missile attack on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar—from which explosions were heard over at the capital, Doha—serves as a stark message of retaliation following last weekend's US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
While Tehran framed the strike as 'devastating' yet proportional, US and allied forces have hunkered down, removed vulnerable aircraft, and sealed off airspace in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
Israel's IDF also quipped following the attack, stating that the attacks are proof that Iran is a 'terrorist' state.
As both sides remain on high alert, this exchange amplifies the risk of broader regional conflict unless diplomatic de‑escalation takes hold.
