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A Fox News report from a U.S. official states that no American service members were harmed in today’s Iranian strike.
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According to The New York Times, Iran informed Qatar in advance of its intention to launch a missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base — allowing Doha to warn the United States and minimize casualties. The move echoes Iran’s 2020 response to the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, when it alerted Iraq before striking Al-Asad Airbase, suggesting a pattern of controlled escalation designed to save face without triggering full-scale war.
The Times spoke with three Iranian officials familiar with the planning, who said the regime felt a symbolic strike against the U.S. was necessary — but emphasized it needed to be conducted in a way that offered all parties a diplomatic exit ramp.
Despite that, some observers believe U.S. retaliation at this point is inevitable.
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It appears that Monday’s attack by Iran specifically targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Reports of additional strikes in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia either stem from Iranian-backed militia activity or have proven to be false. The sirens reported in Bahrain and Kuwait were likely precautionary responses, not indicators of direct missile attacks.
The Wall Street Journal has the latest updates:
The Gulf island nation of Bahrain, where a naval base hosts the U.S. Navy’s Middle East headquarters, sounded air sirens and urged residents to remain calm and head to safety, the interior ministry said. Bahraini authorities said they were temporarily closing their airspace as a precaution.
The United Arab Emirates has closed its airspace, amid ongoing attacks in the Middle East, Flightradar24 said, citing flight path diversions and air traffic control audio.
The closure comes shortly after Qatar shut its airspace ahead of an attack by Iran on a U.S. base in that country.
Qatar’s defense ministry said it had intercepted a rocket attack on Al Udeid Air Base, where the U.S. has a large military presence. Qatar’s foreign ministry said the government condemned the attack targeting the base, which it said was perpetrated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The base was evacuated in advance and there were no casualties from the attack, the ministry said.
“Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression,” a government official posted to X.
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June 23, 2025 | Mideast Region — Iran launched a series of coordinated strikes late Monday (local time) targeting U.S. military installations across the Middle East, marking the most direct confrontation between Tehran and Washington in years. Initial reports confirm ballistic missile and drone attacks on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and Ain al-Asad in western Iraq.
Iran has reportedly launched 10 missiles at Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military hub in the Middle East.
Air raid series are also being reported over Bahrain and Kuwait, while the United Arab Emirates has closed its airspace.
U.S. Central Command is assessing the damage. Officials have not confirmed any casualties at this time.
President Trump is currently meeting with senior defense and intelligence officials in the White House Situation Room.
Multiple Targets in Coordinated Salvo
According to preliminary reports, Iran used a combination of Fateh-class missiles and Shahed drones in the strikes — likely launched from both Iranian territory and regional proxy forces. Iranian state-run media subsequently announced the launch of Operation Basharat al-Fath (translated as “Blessings of Victory”), targeting U.S. bases across the Middle East.
Footage posted online captures U.S. and coalition forces intercepting Iranian missile attacks.
Tehran Cites Retaliation for “Midnight Hammer”
Tehran said the attacks were in direct retaliation for last week’s Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S.-led strike campaign on Iranian nuclear infrastructure.
American Civilians Advised to Take Cover
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has reiterated its earlier shelter-in-place guidance for American citizens. Meanwhile, the State Department recently raised its global security alert level and advised Americans abroad to avoid U.S. military and diplomatic facilities.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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