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Qatar Strengthens Its Image as US Ally After Defending Al Udeid From Missile Attack
- On June 23, 2025, Iran carried out a missile attack targeting the American military facility located in Qatar's capital region, representing a notable escalation in tensions.
- The attack came in retaliation for American bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22 and followed Israel's Operation Rising Lion against Iran's Natanz site.
- The U.S. military’s primary installation in West Asia, located near Doha and accommodating roughly 8,000 personnel along with nearly 100 aircraft, was rocked by four to five explosions that caused windows to rattle throughout the city.
- Qatar condemned the attack as a clear breach of its sovereignty and stated that it maintains the authority to take appropriate and proportional action in response to this aggressive act, consistent with international law.
- The strike heightened regional tensions, prompted safety advisories for expatriates, drew broad condemnation from Gulf states, and led US President Trump to hold a security meeting and revert CENTCOM to a defensive posture.
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Panic inside mall, windows shaking: How Iran’s missile strikes shocked civilians in Qatar
As Iranian missiles struck the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar's Doha on Monday night, the visual was nothing short of a nightmare for those living in the city. Civilians, many of whom are Indians, reported hearing loud explosions, while others were seen running in panic inside a shopping mall
A look at Al Udeid Air Base, US military site that Iran attacked
Iran retaliated Monday for the U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites by targeting Al Udeid Air Base, a sprawling desert facility in Qatar that serves as a main regional military hub for American forces. A U.S. defense official says no casualties have been reported. As of this month, the U.S. military had about 40,000 service members in the Middle East, according to a U.S. official. Many of them are on ships at sea as part of a bolstering of forces a…
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