Iran bas launched a retaliatory missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Qatar’s air defenses successfully intercepted all missiles, with no reported casualties or damage to the base.
Iran had informed Qatar and the U.S. in advance, suggesting the attack was symbolic to minimize escalation.
Qatar condemned the strike as a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and reserved the right to respond.
The United States military confirmed no injuries, and the base was partially evacuated beforehand.
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The attack by Iran was described as a measured response, with the number of missiles matching the U.S. bombs used in the prior strikes.
Meanwhile it is expected that Iran will focus it’s full attention on the conflict with Israel while finding better ways to negotiate with the United States.