On June 23, 2025, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East. The strike marks a sharp escalation in tensions following U.S. airstrikes on several Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this week.
At least six missiles were fired, with explosions heard over the Qatari capital, Doha. According to military sources and Qatari authorities, all incoming missiles were intercepted by air defense systems, and no casualties or structural damage were reported. Despite the successful defense, the attack prompted temporary airspace closures across Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard later confirmed the attack, stating it was a direct response to what it called "aggression" against its sovereign facilities. A spokesperson emphasized the number of missiles matched the U.S. bombs dropped on Iranian soil.
Qatar condemned the attack as a violation of its sovereignty, while the U.S. Embassy in Doha advised American citizens to shelter in place as a precaution.
The incident has raised concerns about broader regional instability, as the U.S., Iran, and their allies remain on high alert for further confrontations.
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