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Iran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar in retaliation for American bombing
Last edited Mon Jun 23, 2025, 06:19 PM - Edit history (6)
Source: AP
Updated 6:02 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.
The U.S. was warned by Iran in advance, and there were no casualties, said President Donald Trump, who dismissed the attack as a “very weak response.” “Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base as “a flagrant violation” of its sovereignty, airspace and international law. Qatar said it intercepted all but one missile, though it was not clear if that missile caused any damage.
Iran said the volley matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas. Those comments, made immediately after the attack, suggested Iran wanted to de-escalate with the United States, something Trump himself said after the strikes early Sunday on Iran.
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Updated 4:29 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.
There were no U.S. casualties, President Donald Trump said, as he dismissed the attack as a "very weak response" and said the U.S. was warned by Iran in advance. "Most importantly, they've gotten it all out of their 'system,' and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE," Trump posted on Truth Social.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Iran said the volley matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
Those comments, made immediately after the attack, suggested Iran wanted to de-escalate with the United States, something Trump himself said after the strikes early Sunday on Iran. Trump said that Iran might be able to "now proceed to Peace and Harmony" and said he would encourage Israel to do the same.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.
There were no U.S. casualties, President Donald Trump said, as he dismissed the attack as a "very weak response" and said the U.S. was warned by Iran in advance. "Most importantly, they've gotten it all out of their 'system,' and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE," Trump posted on Truth Social.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Iran said the volley matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
Those comments, made immediately after the attack, suggested Iran wanted to de-escalate with the United States, something Trump himself said after the strikes early Sunday on Iran. Trump said that Iran might be able to "now proceed to Peace and Harmony" and said he would encourage Israel to do the same.
Updated 3:14 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region. U.S. officials reported no casualties.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
Iran said the attack matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas. Those comments, made immediately after the attack, suggested Iran wanted to de-escalate with the United States, something President Donald Trump himself said after the strikes early Sunday on Iran.
However, Israel's war on Iran continues, with the Israeli military expanding its campaign Monday to target sites symbolic for the country's theocracy. Iran announced the attack on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it "a mighty and successful response" to "America's aggression."
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region. U.S. officials reported no casualties.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
Iran said the attack matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas. Those comments, made immediately after the attack, suggested Iran wanted to de-escalate with the United States, something President Donald Trump himself said after the strikes early Sunday on Iran.
However, Israel's war on Iran continues, with the Israeli military expanding its campaign Monday to target sites symbolic for the country's theocracy. Iran announced the attack on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it "a mighty and successful response" to "America's aggression."
Updated 2:34 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. U.S. officials reported no casualties. Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
Iran said the attack matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
Those comments, made immediately after the attack, suggested Iran wanted to de-escalate with the United States, something President Donald Trump himself said after the strikes early Sunday on Iran. However, Israel's war on Iran continues, with the Israeli military expanding its campaign Monday to target sites symbolic for the country's theocracy.
Shortly after the missile attack, the Gulf nation of Bahrain that is home to the U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters temporarily suspended flights in its airspace, which is similar to what Qatar did shortly before it was hit.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. U.S. officials reported no casualties. Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
Iran said the attack matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
Those comments, made immediately after the attack, suggested Iran wanted to de-escalate with the United States, something President Donald Trump himself said after the strikes early Sunday on Iran. However, Israel's war on Iran continues, with the Israeli military expanding its campaign Monday to target sites symbolic for the country's theocracy.
Shortly after the missile attack, the Gulf nation of Bahrain that is home to the U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters temporarily suspended flights in its airspace, which is similar to what Qatar did shortly before it was hit.
Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar
Updated 1:51 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.
Shortly after the attack, the Gulf nation of Bahrain that is home to the U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters temporarily suspended flights in its airspace, which is similar to what Qatar did shortly before it was hit.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace is now safe. Iran said the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites over the weekend, signaling its likely desire to de-escalate. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
Iran announced the attack on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it "a mighty and successful response" to "America's aggression." The Ain al-Assad base housing U.S. troops in western Iraq was also targeted, an Iraqi security official who was not authorized to comment publicly told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Updated 1:51 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.
Shortly after the attack, the Gulf nation of Bahrain that is home to the U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters temporarily suspended flights in its airspace, which is similar to what Qatar did shortly before it was hit.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace is now safe. Iran said the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites over the weekend, signaling its likely desire to de-escalate. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
Iran announced the attack on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it "a mighty and successful response" to "America's aggression." The Ain al-Assad base housing U.S. troops in western Iraq was also targeted, an Iraqi security official who was not authorized to comment publicly told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Iran says missile attack matched number of US bombs, signaling likely desire to de-escalate
Updated 1:28 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran said its missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites this weekend, signaling Iran's likely desire to deescalate.
Iran made the announcement Monday night in a statement from its Supreme National Security Council after the attack, which Qatar said caused no injuries. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.
People in Doha, Qatar's capital, stopped and looked up as missiles flew and interceptors fired and struck at least one missile in the night sky.
Updated 1:28 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran said its missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites this weekend, signaling Iran's likely desire to deescalate.
Iran made the announcement Monday night in a statement from its Supreme National Security Council after the attack, which Qatar said caused no injuries. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.
People in Doha, Qatar's capital, stopped and looked up as missiles flew and interceptors fired and struck at least one missile in the night sky.
Original article/headline -
Iran says it attacked US forces at air base in Qatar
Updated 1:00 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran said Monday night that it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base.
The announcement was made on state television as martial music played. A caption on the screen called it "a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America's aggression."
The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below.
Updated 1:00 PM EDT, June 23, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran said Monday night that it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base.
The announcement was made on state television as martial music played. A caption on the screen called it "a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America's aggression."
The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below.
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I hope the missiles can be intercepted and shot down. Iran is a bit more difficult to deal with than Iraq and Afghanistan.
Since we already have Ukraine/Russia, and now Israel/Iran, we don't need more countries getting drawn into this conflict because they host US bases. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and UAE are other possibilities.
That’s how it was intended.
