Doha, Qatar – June 23, 2025 — In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Iran has reportedly launched six missiles targeting US military bases in Qatar and Iraq, in what it claims is a direct retaliation for recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Explosions were heard over Doha late Monday evening, with one of the missiles striking near the US-run Al Udeid Air Base—America’s largest military installation in the region. Qatari authorities have confirmed the incident, describing the missile strike as a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and regional stability.
The Iranian government has yet to issue an official statement, but sources close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claim the attacks were aimed at deterring further “aggressions” by the United States.
In Iraq, reports of simultaneous missile impacts near US installations have emerged, though the full extent of the damage and potential casualties remains unclear.
The Pentagon has not yet released a formal response but is expected to convene an emergency press briefing in the coming hours.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have surged in recent days following US-led airstrikes that allegedly targeted and destroyed key components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—an action Iranian officials have labeled as an “act of war.”
Analysts fear the latest exchange could spiral into a broader conflict, drawing in regional and global actors.
This is a developing story.