Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Base in Qatar After Nuclear Site Strikes

Iran launched missile strikes on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, retaliating for a U.S. airstrike on three Iranian nuclear facilities a day earlier. Qatar said the missiles were intercepted and no casualties were reported according to AP NEWS.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed the number of missiles matched the U.S. bombs dropped, signaling an intent to limit escalation. The missiles targeted only non-populated military areas, according to Iranian state media, which called the attack a “successful response” to “America’s aggression.”

Qatar condemned the strike as a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty. Bahrain, home to the U.S. 5th Fleet, temporarily closed its airspace, as did Qatar before the strike.

Separately, a U.S. base in Iraq, Ain al-Assad, was also hit, but Iran has not claimed responsibility. The origin may involve Iranian-backed militias.

The Al Udeid base, which houses the Combined Air Operations Center and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, is the largest U.S. military hub in the region.

The U.S. airstrikes Sunday targeted Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, using bunker-buster bombs. Iran claims it had moved nuclear material in advance. The IAEA confirmed Iran notified them on June 13 of protective measures.

Amid rising tensions, Israel struck symbolic targets in Tehran, including the gate of Evin Prison and roads around the Fordo site. The Israeli military warned of more attacks in the coming days.

Iran’s latest strikes on Haifa and Tel Aviv are part of “Operation True Promise 3”, according to state media. No casualties were reported in Israel, but 24 Israelis and 950 Iranians have died in the conflict so far, according to the Human Rights Activists group.

President Donald Trump hinted at regime change in Iran on Truth Social, while Iranian officials warned of further retaliation. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin condemned the U.S. and Israeli actions as “unprovoked aggression.”