Iran Attacks US Air Base in Qatar: What Happened and Why.
What’s going on?
Iran has launched a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar. This happened on Monday, June 23, 2025. The base is called Al Udeid Air Base, and it’s one of the biggest US military bases in the Middle East.
Why did Iran do this?
Iran says it was retaliating (responding) because the United States had earlier attacked Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran’s powerful military group, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), confirmed the attack and explained that it was meant as a strong message to the US.
What did Iran say?
Iran’s IRGC called the attack “Operation Annunciation of Victory.” They said it was a response to what they called the US’s “blatant military aggression” – basically, they believe the US went too far by hitting their nuclear sites.
In their words, the missile strike was meant to show the US and its allies that Iran will not stay silent if its national security is threatened.
They also said something interesting: that US bases in the region are not a strength, but rather a weakness because they can be targeted.
Why target the base in Qatar?
Iran said they chose Al Udeid Air Base because it is the main command center for US air operations in the region and a very important military site for America.
What about Qatar – is it involved?
Iran made it clear that the missile strikes were aimed at the US forces, not at Qatar. They said the attack was far from any homes or residential areas and that they still want to have good relations with Qatar.
Iran’s government said:
“ This action does not pose any threat to the friendly and brotherly country, Qatar, and its noble people.”
In short:
Iran hit a major US base in Qatar with missiles to strike back after the US attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities. Iran says this was a warning to the US and a show of strength – but they also stressed that they didn’t mean any harm to Qatar or its people.
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