Donald Trump has publicly thanked Iran for giving advance warning of its missile attack on a US base in Qatar. The situation unfolded after Iran launched 14 missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in retaliation for US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
According to President Trump, Iran provided “early notice” of the attack, which allowed US and Qatari officials to evacuate the base and ensure there were no casualties.
On his Truth Social account, Trump described the Iranian missile strike as “a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered”.
He added, “There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was ‘set free,’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction. I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done. Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE. I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured.”
Trump also suggested, “Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same”.
Trump doubled down on his presumption of incoming peace by posting, “Congratulations world, it’s time for peace!”
Qatari authorities confirmed that the base had been evacuated as a precaution and that their air defences had intercepted most of the missiles, per Reuters.
Qatar’s foreign ministry condemned the attack, calling it a violation of sovereignty, and asserted that Qatar reserves the right to respond in line with international law. The incident has further strained Iran’s relations with several Arab neighbours, including Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, all of whom condemned the missile strike.
The fallout also includes significant travel disruption, with airlines around the world suspending or rerouting flights to and through the Middle East.
Major carriers like Singapore Airlines, Air France, British Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines have cancelled flights to hubs such as Dubai and Doha, while others have diverted planes mid-flight or extended journey times to avoid closed airspace over Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel.
Qatar Airways and other regional carriers have also announced temporary cancellations and schedule changes, citing the evolving security situation and the need to protect passengers and crew.
The closure of airspace and suspension of flights has caused travel chaos, stranding thousands of passengers and complicating journeys between Europe, Asia, and Australia. With Russian and Ukrainian airspace already closed due to ongoing conflict, the Middle East is a crucial corridor for global aviation, making these disruptions especially significant.
Airlines and travel agencies are now working to reroute passengers and manage the fallout from the sudden changes.
As the situation unfolded, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the Australian government supports the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while also urging de-escalation and a renewed focus on diplomacy.
Albanese stated, “The world has long agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon, and we support action to prevent that.
“We don’t want escalation and a full-scale war.”
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