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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dalvinder Singh Grewal" data-source="post: 226704" data-attributes="member: 22683">Iran’s Tasnim news agency reports that a missile campaign named 'Annunciation of Victory' has been launched targeting US bases in Iraq and Qatar, said Reuters. Iran fired 10 missiles at US bases in Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base.on Monday, said AP. Meanwhile, further explosions were heard over Doha and sirens went off in Bahrain, a Reuters witness reported. Shortly before the news broke, Qatar shut its airspace amid escalating threats of Iranian retaliation against the United States after Trump's Operation Midnight Hammer on Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday night. Reuters further reported citing a Western diplomat that there is a credible threat against US-run Al Udeid Air Base in QatarIn related fears, the US assessed a high risk of imminent Iranian retaliation against its forces, which could come as soon as the next day or two, but remains committed to pursuing a diplomatic resolution, reported Reuters citing two officials.Meanwhile, Israel’s Defence Minister announced on Monday that the military was targeting Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison as part of a new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital. "The military is conducting strikes of unprecedented intensity against regime institutions and instruments of repression in central Tehran. Among the targets is Evin Prison, which holds political prisoners and dissidents, as well as other regime-linked sites," Katz said in a post on X.Moreover, AP reported that Russia is prepared to assist Iran in multiple ways, depending on Tehran’s specific needs, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday. “Everything depends on what Iran requires,” Peskov told reporters at a briefing. “We’ve offered our mediation efforts — that’s a concrete step.” He stressed that Moscow’s clear stance on the Iran-Israel conflict also constitutes meaningful support for Tehran. Peskov added that the issue of Iran has featured prominently in recent conversations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump.Also, Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear site was reportedly attacked again Monday after the US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities Sunday — including Fordo — using powerful bunker-buster bombs, prompting Tehran to launch drones and missiles at Israel. Iran warned the US its forces now had a “free hand” to retaliate. The IAEA expects “very heavy damage” at Fordo, said another AP report. Explosions were heard in Jerusalem, and Israeli defenses responded to attacks on Haifa and Tel Aviv. Global leaders urged de-escalation, while the EU and Germany renewed calls for diplomacy and resumed US-Iran negotiations.Show lessAccording to Reuters, Qatar stated on Monday that it reserves the right to respond directly and in accordance with international law after Iran targeted the US Al Udeid military base in Doha, following American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.10:43:51 PM IST, 23 Jun 2025<h3>Qatar's air defences intercepted a missile attack on the US military base Al Udeid, Al Jazeera TV reported, citing the country's defence minister, according to Reuters.The air defense system at the United States' Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq was activated due to concerns over a possible incoming attack, military sources told Reuters.Sounds of several explosions were heard over Qatari capital Doha, a Reuters witness said on Monday, following Tehran’s threats to retaliate against the U.S.’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran fires six missiles at US bases in Qatar: Axios</h3><h3>Trump says Iran warned US before missile attack; no injuries reported</h3>A U.S. official told Scripps News that Iran used both short and medium-range ballistic missiles in the attack, which was condemned by Qatari officials. (Scripps News)<img src="https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51e0120/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x714+0+3/resize/95x53!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcf.cdn.uplynk.com%2Fause1%2Fslices%2F04d%2Fe63aadb6928b4cd6ab0dec6fb3cddabd%2F04dad1e8ce5345da8f5bf4e91f059b88%2Fposter_b59714a951d344b6a5204ae24bd6ca64.jpg" alt="What to know about Iran launching missiles at a US base in Qatar" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2317db8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1400x788+0+0/resize/1280x720!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe0%2Fa9%2F756b881145258eaa01828467aa00%2Fscreenshot-2025-06-23-at-11-45-46-am.png" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-23 at 11.45.46 AM.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe6ca91/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5520x3105+0+287/resize/1280x720!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F33%2Fd7%2F814c6903408b8225154b17a4aad1%2Fap25174304626508-1.jpg" alt="Iran Israel Mideast Wars" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />By: Scripps News Group  Posted 10:29 PM, Jun 23, 2025 and last updated 3:11 AM, Jun 24, 2025President Donald Trump confirmed that no one was harmed in Iran's retaliatory attacks on an American base in Qatar.In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said Iran gave the U.S. "early notice" before firing 14 missiles at Al Udeid Air Base. He added that 13 of those missiles were "knocked down" and the 14th was "set free" because it was not threatening."Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same," President Trump's post says.A U.S. official told Scripps News that Iran used both short and medium-range ballistic missiles in the attack, which was condemned by Qatari officials.A top Iranian official said the number of missiles used in the attack in Qatar was the same as the number of bombs the U.S. dropped on three of its nuclear facilities on Saturday."The base targeted in the attack by Iranian forces was far from urban facilities and residential areas in Qatar," the official said.Around the same time of the attack in Qatar, officials were reportedly informed about a potential attack on Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq. However, the Associated Press reports that the missiles never arrived and no one claimed responsibility.<a href="https://x.com/qnaenglish/status/1937260399205740800?s=46&t=ZotyUJSn00eINre_MyODzA" target="_blank">Qatar announced</a> its airspace had reopened for normal operations later on Monday.The incidents occurred less than 48 hours after the U.S. struck Iran’s nuclear sites. President Trump said the operation caused “monumental damage.”<a href="https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/the-president/trump-hints-at-possibility-of-regime-change-in-iran-sending-mixed-messaging-from-administration" target="_blank">Trump hints at possibility of regime change in Iran, sending mixed messaging from administration</a>Pentagon officials described it as the largest operational deployment of B-2 bombers in U.S. history, with more than a dozen 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs used in the assault.The escalation has raised fears of a broader regional conflict, which began June 13 when Israel launched airstrikes that killed senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.Since then, Israel and Iran have exchanged near-daily strikes. Iran claims hundreds have been killed in the ongoing war, while Israel has reported limited casualties. However, some Iranian missiles have breached Israel’s Iron Dome defense system and caused damage to buildings.</blockquote>

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