Iran strikes U.S. base in Qatar to ‘symbolically’ hit U.S.

A symbolic strike may be all they can muster at this point, but we shall soon see.

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BREAKING: Iran attack on the U.S. air base in Qatar to “symbolically” strike the U.S.

Iran FIRES on U.S. Military Base in Qatar as Conflict ESCALATES

“Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar,” by David Rising, Jon Gambrell and Melanie Lidman, AP, June 23, 2025:

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.

Shortly after the attack, the Gulf nation of Bahrain that is home to the U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters temporarily suspended flights in its airspace, which is similar to what Qatar did shortly before it was hit.

Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace is now safe.

Iran said the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites over the weekend, signaling its likely desire to de-escalate.

Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.

Iran announced the attack on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it “a mighty and successful response” to “America’s aggression.”…

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