In a dramatic escalation of the conflict between Iran and the United States, Iran has officially begun its long-anticipated retaliation. According to reports from Axios and other media outlets, Iran has launched at least six missiles targeting U.S. military installations in Qatar, specifically aiming at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha. There are also reports of missiles launched at U.S. military bases in Iraq.
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According to Iranian state TV, Iran has officially launched operation 'Annunciation of Victory' against US bases in Iraq and Qatar.
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Multiple explosions have been reported, and sirens have been heard across the city as air defenses engage incoming threats. At this time, the extent of damage and any potential casualties remain unclear. According to the Qatari Ministry of Defense, no casualties are being reported. United States jets have been scrambled over Saudi Arabia and sirens are going off in Kuwait and Bahrain.
The Trump administration, which had been warning of imminent Iranian retaliation in response to rising tensions in the region, has rapidly convened its national security team. According to U.S. officials, the administration has been preparing for potential Iranian strikes against U.S. forces stationed across the Gulf. "The scope of the Iranian retaliation will determine how Trump responds, and whether the U.S. plunges deeper into Israel's war with Iran," one official told Axios.
Qatar's airspace has reportedly been closed, and several flights en route to Doha International Airport have been diverted to alternative destinations as a precautionary measure. The U.S. Al Udeid Air Base is one of America's most strategic military outposts in the Middle East, housing thousands of troops and serving as a key logistical hub for operations across the region.
This attack comes amid heightened tensions following Israel's ongoing military conflict with Iran, which has increasingly drawn in regional and global powers. The coming hours will be critical as Washington deliberates its response and the world watches to see if this marks the beginning of a broader regional war.
This is a developing story. Stay with us for continuous updates as more information becomes available.
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