{"id":11434,"date":"2025-06-23T18:04:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T18:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=11434"},"modified":"2025-06-23T18:04:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T18:04:12","slug":"explosions-rock-doha-as-iran-launches-missiles-toward-us-bases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=11434","title":{"rendered":"Explosions rock Doha as Iran launches missiles toward US bases"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Iran\u2019s military said on Monday it had carried out a \u201cdevastating and powerful\u201d missile attack on the Al Udeid US\u00a0airbase in Qatar, after explosions were heard across the Qatari capital following Tehran\u2019s threat to retaliate for US\u00a0airstrikes.<\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s top security body issued a statement saying it has used the same number of bombs that the US used when striking Iranian nuclear facilities, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n<p>The main remaining US\u00a0base in northeast Syria is on full alert and mobilised for possible attacks by Iran or Iran-aligned groups, a Syrian security source told Reuters on Monday. Known as Qasrak, the base is one of two US\u00a0military installations in Hasakah province, where American troops are stationed.<\/p>\n<p>Iran coordinated its strikes on US\u00a0bases in Qatar with Qatari officials in advance to minimise casualties, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing three Iranian officials.<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Iran&#8217;s state TV IRIB says Operation Basharat al-Fath against U.S. bases has begun.<br \/>\n\u2014 Clash Report (@clashreport) June 23, 2025<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the US\u00a0Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq activated its air defence system amid concerns over a potential attack, military sources told Reuters. A senior White House official said the White House and the Defense Department are closely monitoring potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar\u00a0condemned Iran\u2019s attack on the largest US\u00a0military base in the region, located in the Gulf state, calling it a \u201cflagrant violation\u201d of its sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe express the State of Qatar&#8217;s strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and consider it a flagrant violation of Qatar&#8217;s sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law,\u201d Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar\u2019s defence minister, quoted by Al Jazeera TV, said its air defences had intercepted missiles directed at Al Udeid, the largest US\u00a0military installation in the Middle East, located across the Gulf from Iran. Qatari authorities confirmed there were no casualties in the attack, which they condemned.<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\ufe0f More videos from Iranian missiles in the sky in Qatar<\/p>\n<p>Follow: https:\/\/t.co\/mLGcUTS2ei pic.twitter.com\/csJNU3k3dK<br \/>\n\u2014 Press TV \ud83d\udd3b (@PressTV) June 23, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Qatar said it reserves the right to respond directly and in accordance with international law after Iran targeted the US\u00a0Al Udeid military base in Doha. The Iranian strike came in retaliation for a US\u00a0attack on its nuclear facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly before, Qatar\u00a0announced the temporary closure of its airspace to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. This came after the US\u00a0embassy in Qatar advised American citizens to shelter in place \u201cout of an abundance of caution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also Read:\u00a0Israel bombs Tehran\u2019s Evin prison as attacks on Iran intensify<\/p>\n<p>Earlier on Monday, Israel bombed a jail for political prisoners in Tehran, signalling an expansion of its targets beyond military and nuclear sites to strike at key pillars of Iran\u2019s ruling system.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Iran\u2019s threats to disrupt oil shipments from the Gulf, oil prices remained largely steady, suggesting traders doubt Iran will follow through on actions that would affect global supply.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as Tehran sought support from one of its last major allies ahead of its next moves.<\/p>\n<p>Read More:\u00a0Putin slams US strikes on Iran as unjustified in meeting with\u00a0Iranian\u00a0FM<\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s armed forces warned on Monday of \u201cserious, unpredictable consequences\u201d for the United States in response to the airstrikes on three nuclear sites.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, on Sunday, the US State Department advised Americans worldwide to \u201cexercise increased caution\u201d due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Following Israel\u2019s initial strikes on Iran on June 13, the US embassy in Qatar had already urged staff and American citizens to \u201cexercise increased caution\u201d and limit non-essential travel to Al Udeid Air Base.<\/p>\n<p>This story is being updated.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran\u2019s military said on Monday it had carried out a \u201cdevastating and powerful\u201d missile attack on the Al Udeid US\u00a0airbase in Qatar, after explosions were heard across the Qatari capital following Tehran\u2019s threat to retaliate for US\u00a0airstrikes. 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