23/06/2025
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Iran Launches Strike on U.S. Military Base in Qatar
June 23, 2025 – 11:48 AM GMT
In a major escalation in Middle East tensions, Iran has launched a missile and drone attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar, according to multiple defense and intelligence sources. The strike reportedly targeted Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military installation in the region and a key hub for American operations in the Middle East.
Initial reports suggest multiple explosions rocked the base early this morning, local time, with casualties feared among both U.S. and coalition personnel. Emergency response teams are on-site, and the base is currently under lockdown. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
A Pentagon spokesperson confirmed they are "monitoring the situation closely" and are "prepared to respond decisively." Fighter jets have reportedly been scrambled from nearby assets in the region, and U.S. Central Command is in emergency session.
This marks one of the most direct attacks on American forces by Iran in recent years and could signal a significant turning point in regional hostilities. Iran has not yet officially claimed responsibility, but state media hinted earlier today at "retaliatory actions" for recent U.S. intelligence operations along its border.
Qatari authorities are coordinating with U.S. officials and have placed their military on high alert. Airspace over parts of the Gulf has been restricted, and international flights through Doha have been diverted or delayed.
World leaders are urging calm, but the potential for **full-scale conflict.
