Iran Launches Missile Attack on US Forces Amid Rising Tensions

In a striking incident captured on video, missiles and air-defense systems lit up the night sky over Doha following Iran's missile launch aimed at US forces stationed at Al Udeid Air Base on June 23, 2025. A senior Iranian official stated that Iran will persist in its retaliation against US assaults, but also indicated that there is a readiness for diplomatic conversations if the attacks from the US and Israel cease. This occurred after the US conducted strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities over the preceding weekend.

In the wake of these developments, senior US national security advisors gathered in the White House Situation Room to assess the situation after the missile strikes against the US base in Qatar. According to a senior official, both the White House and the Department of Defense are vigilant and monitoring any potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base. Notable figures in the Situation Room include Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, alongside President Trump, as they continue to evaluate possible Iranian responses to US actions.

It was reported that no Iranian missiles successfully hit the US military installation at Al Udeid, and there were no casualties among US personnel stationed there. Subsequently, Bahrain and Kuwait reopened their airspace following a temporary closure, as reported by local state news agencies. Additionally, operations resumed at Dubai Airports after diverting numerous flights due to the restricted airspace amid escalating tensions in the region.

Countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa have expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attack on the US base in Qatar. Egypt labeled the strike as a breach of Qatar’s sovereignty and a violation of international law. Saudi Arabia also condemned the assault as contrary to the principles of good neighborliness, while Oman’s foreign ministry attributed the rising tensions to actions taken by Israel that provoked the Iranian attack. French President Emmanuel Macron joined calls for renewed diplomatic efforts, urging a move away from the escalating chaos.