Iran attacks Qatar’s American military base, no casualties reported

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has confirmed that Iran launched multiple missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. — Image credit: REUTERS/Stringer

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Summary

Iran attacks

Iran has fired missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base, staffed by Americans, in Qatar.

American attacks

The attacks on the U.S. base come days after the U.S. destroyed multiple sites in Iran.

Qatar's response

Qatar responded to the attacks on Monday, June 23, condemning them and saying that it constituted a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar."

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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has confirmed that Iran launched multiple missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. It comes days after President Donald Trump confirmed that America bombed Iranian nuclear sites.

Roughly 10,000 American troops are stationed on the Al Udeid Air Base. The U.S. military has not reported any casualties in this attack.

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US response

President Donald Trump responded to the attack on Truth Social.

“There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was “set free,” because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction,” the president said. “I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done. Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their “system,” and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE.”

The president also thanked Iran for giving America early notice and said he hopes Iran can now proceed to peace and harmony in the region. Trump also thanked the emir of Qatar for “all that he has done in seeking peace in the region” while also confirming no Qataris were killed in the attack.

When the attack occurred, Axios reports the president was in a meeting at the White House with his national security team, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine.

Qatari response

The Qatari Ministry of Defense stated that it successfully intercepted the missile attack targeting the base.

Qatari officials also responded to the attack on social media.

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that…
— د. ماجد محمد الأنصاري Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) June 23, 2025

“The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard,” said Dr. Majed Al Ansari, an advisor to the Qatari prime minister. “We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law.”

Following the attack, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates also announced that they were closing their airspace.

Attack preparation

Qatar and the U.S. appeared to have some warning of the attack, with the U.S. embassy in the country warning Americans to shelter in place just hours before the attack.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry also closed Qatari airspace due to a credible threat, according to CBS News. Axios quoted an unnamed source that claimed Iran coordinated its attack on Al Udeid Air Base with Qatar.

Mathew Grisham (Digital Producer) and Cole Lauterbach (Managing Editor) contributed to this report.

Tags: Iran, Israel, Missile Strike, Qatar, U.S. military, War

Why this story matters

The reported Iranian missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, following U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, escalates tensions in the region and raises concerns about the potential for broader conflict and diplomatic consequences.

Regional escalation

Heightened military actions between Iran and the United States may increase instability in the Middle East, with broader security implications for neighboring countries.

Allied responses and preparedness

Advance warnings and the interception of missiles by Qatari defenses demonstrate coordination and readiness among U.S. and regional allies, potentially influencing future security dynamics in the region.

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Context corner

The Al Udeid Air Base is the largest U.S. military facility in the Middle East, established in 1996. Qatar, while allied with the U.S., also maintains diplomatic ties with Iran. This attack follows a long-standing pattern of retaliatory actions in the region, with previous incidents — such as Iran’s response to the killing of Qassem Soleimani — often involving advance warnings to avoid escalation.

Debunking

Some initial claims suggested that Iranian missiles caused significant damage or casualties at the U.S. base in Qatar. However, both Qatari and U.S. officials, along with multiple news organizations, have confirmed that all missiles were intercepted, no casualties occurred, and there was minimal to no damage, indicating that these claims are unsubstantiated.

Global impact

The missile exchange highlights the risk of broader regional escalation, impacting global energy markets and international travel. Several Gulf states, including Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, closed their airspace in response. Major airlines rerouted flights, and oil prices saw fluctuations, reflecting market anxiety over the stability of critical energy corridors and multinational military cooperation.

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Media outlets on the left frame Iran’s missile strike on U.S. bases as a “retaliatory” and proportionate response to provocative U.S. airstrikes, emphasizing restraint and warning against dangerous escalation, often using language like “insanity” to critique U.S. policy.
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Media outlets on the right labels the attacks as aggressive “fires” or “attacks” on “U.S. troops,” spotlighting missile interceptions to highlight military preparedness and framing Iran’s action as a direct threat warranting a strong response.

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Key points from the Left

Iran claimed to have launched a missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, describing it as a "devastating and powerful" response to recent U.S. airstrikes, as reported by Reuters.
Bahrain temporarily closed its airspace, and the U.S. Embassy in Qatar instructed American citizens to shelter in place due to heightened security concerns, according to CBS News.
A spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry stated that there were no casualties from the missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base.
Qatar's government condemned the Iranian missile strike, claiming it violated its sovereignty and international law, and reserved the right to respond accordingly, according to Dr. Majed Al Ansari, a spokesperson for Qatar's foreign affairs ministry.

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Key points from the Center

Iran launched a missile attack on U.S. forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base on Monday in retaliation for recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
The missile attack followed U.S. airstrikes early Sunday that targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities using missiles and 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs.
Earlier Monday, Israel intensified its conflict with Iran by targeting regime-linked sites in Tehran, including a prison known for detaining political activists and the command center of the military unit responsible for quelling recent protests.

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Key points from the Right

Iran launched missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, marking its first direct response to recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, as reported by Iranian State TV.
Qatar's government confirmed that its air defenses successfully intercepted the incoming missiles, with no casualties reported, according to Dr. Majed Al Ansari.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the assault was a response to U.S. military actions, threatening to retaliate further, as stated by the IRGC.
Qatar condemned the missile attack as a violation of its sovereignty and reserves the right to respond, as mentioned in an official statement from the Qatari Foreign Ministry.

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