Iran Says It Attacked U.S. Bases in Qatar and Iraq – Explosions Reported in Doha

Date: June 23, 2025

📌 Highlights:

• Iranian Retaliation: Today, Iran announced it launched missiles targeting U.S. military bases in both Qatar and Iraq in response to recent U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities (Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan) over the weekend.

• Scale of the Attack: According to Israeli and Western officials, Iran fired six missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar—home to the largest U.S. air facility in the region—and also struck a U.S. base in Iraq with at least one missile.

• Explosions in Doha: Witnesses and reporters captured multiple explosions and visible missile or flare trails over Doha. Qatar preemptively shut down its airspace, and U.S./UK embassies urged their citizens to take shelter indoors.

• Defense Measures: Al Udeid activated its air-defense systems and moved to highest alert. A Western diplomat described the threat as “credible” since noon local time.