On Monday, 23rd June, 2025, Iran announced that it had launched a “devastating and powerful missile attack” on the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar—Washington’s biggest strategic military base in West Asia—as part of Operation Besharat Fatah.
Iran had warned of retaliation after the U.S. dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on its underground nuclear sites over the weekend.
Iran emphasized that any violation of its territorial integrity, sovereignty, or national security will be met with a response. The strike was in retaliation for the U.S. bombing of three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend.
In a statement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the number of missiles used in the operation matched the number of bombs dropped by the U.S. on Iran’s nuclear sites. They also mentioned that the targeted American base in Qatar was far from cities and residential areas, reducing the risk to civilians.
A spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces stated that the attack was carried out by the Revolutionary Guards Corps, the military’s ideological wing, and warned that the time of “hit and run” actions was over.
Later, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had informed the U.S. in advance about the missile strike on its base in Qatar, which allowed them to avoid any loss of life.
In a post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump said he was glad to report that no American lives were lost and there was minimal damage from the missile strike. He added that, in his view, Iran had released all its anger and hoped there would be no more hatred. Trump also expressed a desire for Iran to move towards peace and harmony in the region, saying he would strongly encourage Israel to do the same. He ended his message by congratulating the world and declaring it was time for peace, hinting that the U.S. would not retaliate further.
A few hours later, Trump announced what he called a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran, officially ending the “12-day war.” However, Iran rejected this claim, stating that no agreement had been made regarding a ceasefire.
Air base in Qatar
Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha, Qatar, hosts around 10,000 U.S. troops and serves as a key hub for U.S. military operations in the region. Following Iran’s missile strike on the base, Qatar condemned the attack as a serious violation of its sovereignty and international law. In response to regional tensions, Qatar temporarily closed its airspace, prompting flight diversions. The UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait also suspended air traffic as a precaution. Media reports suggest Iran coordinated the strike to avoid casualties.
Bahrain has temporarily suspended its airspace due to rising regional tensions. The Indian Embassy in Doha issued a safety advisory urging Indian nationals in Qatar to stay indoors, remain calm, and follow local authorities’ guidance. The U.S. embassy in Qatar also advised its citizens to shelter in place. These developments follow Iran’s threats to retaliate against the U.S. after American bunker-buster strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Trump’s remarks about regime change in Iran. Meanwhile, Israel escalated tensions by targeting a political prison in Tehran, and Iran’s foreign minister met with Russia’s President Putin to seek support.
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