Iran fires missiles at US military bases in Iraq and Qatar

Amid the tensions, an Iranian missile attack on U.S. military bases in Iraq and Qatar was reported on Monday, June 23. Videos of the attack are already circulating on social media.

In response to recent attacks by the Trump administration, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched six ballistic missiles against US military bases as part of Operation Fatah Blessing.

The international news agency Europa Press reported that Iranian authorities announced the start of these attacks in retaliation for the bombing launched on Sunday on Iranian nuclear facilities .

The main attack targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Doha , Qatar , built in 1996 and home to the U.S. Central Command. It is the largest base in terms of personnel in the region, with about 10,000 personnel.

Although no details have emerged, the attack triggered explosions that could be heard in the Qatari capital, according to Al Jazeera . Iran had vowed to target US bases and military personnel in the Middle East after Washington bombed its territory.

Following Iran 's attack on US military bases in Doha , Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said the attack on Al-Udeid was a “ violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace and the UN Charter .”

He also stated that the Qatari government will reserve its right to respond directly to the blatant aggression, in accordance with international law, asserting that Qatari air defenses thwarted the attack and successfully confronted the Iranian missiles.

Faced with this situation, Qatari authorities decided to close their airspace to control potential additional threats.

For its part, the Iranian Navy has strategically blocked the sea routes into the country, while US submarines continue to closely monitor any movement in the area.