Iran fired several missiles toward US bases in Qatar on Monday, just days after American airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities. The attack appeared to be a direct response to the weekend’s operation, but all incoming missiles were intercepted by Qatar’s air defence systems, according to Doha’s Defence Ministry.There were no reports of injuries or damage. However, Qatar condemned the Iranian strike on Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military facility in the Middle East, describing it as “a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-qatar-attack-iran-doha-reserves-right-to-respond-after-iranian-missile-strike-on-us-base-1750702766051">Will Qatar attack Iran? Doha 'reserves right to respond' after Iranian missile strike on US base</a><h2>White House expected Iran’s response</h2>A senior White House official told CNN that the Trump administration had anticipated Tehran’s retaliation following the US strikes. “We knew they’d retaliate. They had a similar response after Soleimani,” the official said, referencing Iran’s missile strikes in 2020 after a US drone killed top commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq.The official added that early intelligence suggested Iran’s missiles on Monday “didn’t hit their intended targets,” and that US military forces remain on alert.<h2>Trump weighing next steps</h2>While President Donald Trump has indicated he does not want to expand US military involvement in the region, the White House said he is willing to escalate if necessary. He was scheduled to meet national security advisers on Monday to assess the evolving situation and decide whether to respond further.The president previously described the strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as a “Bullseye!!!” and claimed “monumental damage” had been done to Tehran’s underground facilities.<h2>Speaker Johnson defends Trump’s strike</h2>Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Trump’s decision to act without congressional approval. Speaking to reporters after receiving a classified briefing, Johnson said the missile attack on Monday was “the retaliation that was expected.” “The president used his authority judiciously,” Johnson said, adding that any further response “is up to the president.”

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Trump’s decision to act without congressional approval. Speaking to reporters after receiving a classified briefing, Johnson said the missile attack on Monday was “the retaliation that was expected.”

Iran fired several missiles toward US bases in Qatar on Monday, just days after American airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities. The attack appeared to be a direct response to the weekend’s operation, but all incoming missiles were intercepted by Qatar’s air defence systems, according to Doha’s Defence Ministry. There were no reports of injuries or damage. However, Qatar condemned the Iranian strike on Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military facility in the Middle East, describing it as “a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace.” Also read: Will Qatar attack Iran? Doha 'reserves right to respond' after Iranian missile strike on US base White House expected Iran’s response A senior White House official told CNN that the Trump administration had anticipated Tehran’s retaliation following the US strikes. “We knew they’d retaliate. They had a similar response after Soleimani,” the official said, referencing Iran’s missile strikes in 2020 after a US drone killed top commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq. The official added that early intelligence suggested Iran’s missiles on Monday “didn’t hit their intended targets,” and that US military forces remain on alert. Trump weighing next steps While President Donald Trump has indicated he does not want to expand US military involvement in the region, the White House said he is willing to escalate if necessary. He was scheduled to meet national security advisers on Monday to assess the evolving situation and decide whether to respond further. The president previously described the strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as a “Bullseye!!!” and claimed “monumental damage” had been done to Tehran’s underground facilities. Speaker Johnson defends Trump’s strike Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Trump’s decision to act without congressional approval. Speaking to reporters after receiving a classified briefing, Johnson said the missile attack on Monday was “the retaliation that was expected.” “The president used his authority judiciously,” Johnson said, adding that any further response “is up to the president.”

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Trump’s decision to act without congressional approval. Speaking to reporters after receiving a classified briefing, Johnson said the missile attack on Monday was “the retaliation that was expected.”

'We knew they’d retaliate': US says Iran’s missile strike on Qatar base was no surprise

American military engineers have fortified key Middle Eastern bases over the years. Hardened aircraft shelters, reinforced barracks, and layered defences are in place, especially at large hubs like Al Udeid and Al Dhafra in the UAE.

American military engineers have fortified key Middle Eastern bases over the years. Hardened aircraft shelters, reinforced barracks, and layered defences are in place, especially at large hubs like Al Udeid and Al Dhafra in the UAE.

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Qatar has strongly condemned Iran’s missile strike on the Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha, calling it a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and international law. The attack took place on Monday night (June 23), with loud explosions heard across central Doha and Lusail, according to reports from Reuters and AFP.Iran’s state TV confirmed the launch of Operation Glad Tidings of Victory 'Bashar al Fateh', targeting US forces stationed at the base. The strike came in retaliation for US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, which President Donald Trump described as a “Bullseye!!!”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-launches-ops-glad-tidings-of-victory-against-us-tehran-fires-missiles-at-us-base-in-qatar-explosions-heard-in-doha-1750697514731">Iran launches Ops 'Glad Tidings of Victory' against US: Tehran fires missiles at US base in Qatar, explosions heard in Doha</a>Iran's Supreme National Security Council said that while Iran “shattered” the US air base in Qatar, the attack in no way “presents any danger to Qatar or its people", and added that Iran “remains committed to maintaining and continuing its warm and historic relations” with Qatar.<h2>Qatar says missiles were intercepted and no injuries reported</h2>Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strongly worded statement condemning the Iranian attack. “We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter,” said ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari in a post on X.He confirmed that Qatar’s air defence systems successfully intercepted the incoming missiles and that all necessary steps had been taken to ensure the safety of personnel. “We confirm that no injuries or human casualties resulted from the attack,” he said.<h2>READ THE FULL STATEMENT HERE</h2><blockquote>“The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter.We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law.We reassure that Qatar’s air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles. A detailed statement regarding the circumstances of the attack will be issued later by the Ministry of Defense.We also emphasise that the continuation of such escalatory military actions will undermine security and stability in the region, dragging it into situations that could have catastrophic consequences for international peace and security.We call for the immediate cessation of all military actions and for a serious return to the negotiating table and dialogue.Furthermore, the State of Qatar was one of the first countries to warn against the dangers of Israeli escalation in the region. We have consistently called for diplomatic solutions to be prioritized and have stressed the importance of good-neighbourliness and avoiding escalation.We reaffirm that dialogue is the only way to overcome the current crises and ensure the security of the region and the peace of its people.The base had been evacuated earlier, following established security and precautionary measures, given the tensions in the region.All necessary steps were taken to ensure the safety of personnel at the base, including Qatari Armed Forces members, friendly forces, and others. We confirm that no injuries or human casualties resulted from&nbsp;the&nbsp;attack.”</blockquote>

“We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter,” said ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari in a post on X.

Qatar has strongly condemned Iran’s missile strike on the Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha, calling it a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and international law. The attack took place on Monday night (June 23), with loud explosions heard across central Doha and Lusail, according to reports from Reuters and AFP. Iran’s state TV confirmed the launch of Operation Glad Tidings of Victory 'Bashar al Fateh', targeting US forces stationed at the base. The strike came in retaliation for US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, which President Donald Trump described as a “Bullseye!!!” Also read: Iran launches Ops 'Glad Tidings of Victory' against US: Tehran fires missiles at US base in Qatar, explosions heard in Doha Iran's Supreme National Security Council said that while Iran “shattered” the US air base in Qatar, the attack in no way “presents any danger to Qatar or its people", and added that Iran “remains committed to maintaining and continuing its warm and historic relations” with Qatar. Qatar says missiles were intercepted and no injuries reported Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strongly worded statement condemning the Iranian attack. “We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter,” said ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari in a post on X. He confirmed that Qatar’s air defence systems successfully intercepted the incoming missiles and that all necessary steps had been taken to ensure the safety of personnel. “We confirm that no injuries or human casualties resulted from the attack,” he said. READ THE FULL STATEMENT HERE “The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law. We reassure that Qatar’s air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles. A detailed statement regarding the circumstances of the attack will be issued later by the Ministry of Defense. We also emphasise that the continuation of such escalatory military actions will undermine security and stability in the region, dragging it into situations that could have catastrophic consequences for international peace and security. We call for the immediate cessation of all military actions and for a serious return to the negotiating table and dialogue. Furthermore, the State of Qatar was one of the first countries to warn against the dangers of Israeli escalation in the region. We have consistently called for diplomatic solutions to be prioritized and have stressed the importance of good-neighbourliness and avoiding escalation. We reaffirm that dialogue is the only way to overcome the current crises and ensure the security of the region and the peace of its people. The base had been evacuated earlier, following established security and precautionary measures, given the tensions in the region. All necessary steps were taken to ensure the safety of personnel at the base, including Qatari Armed Forces members, friendly forces, and others. We confirm that no injuries or human casualties resulted from the attack.”

“We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter,” said ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari in a post on X.

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The US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is the largest American military facility in the Middle East, housing thousands of US troops, fighter jets, bombers, and surveillance assets. Targeting this base sends a direct warning to Washington.

The US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is the largest American military facility in the Middle East, housing thousands of US troops, fighter jets, bombers, and surveillance assets. Targeting this base sends a direct warning to Washington.

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'We knew they’d retaliate': US says Iran’s missile strike on Qatar base was no surprise

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