Washington – The U.S. Department of Defense has officially confirmed that Iran carried out a ballistic missile strike on the American-operated Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. According to the Pentagon, the attack occurred on June 23, targeting a vital communications facility, known as “The Dome,” which plays a central role in U.S. military operations in the region.
Satellite images released after the attack show a stark contrast: the facility is fully intact in images taken prior to the strike, but in post-strike visuals, it appears severely damaged, with debris scattered across the site and the main structure visibly destroyed. The imagery highlights the precision and impact of Iran’s missile capabilities.
The Qatari government has so far remained silent on the incident. However, Qatar later issued a strong condemnation of the attack, signaling possible diplomatic strain with Iran. Read full details here.
International media sources report that this strike was part of a broader Iranian offensive aimed at the U.S. and Israel, which led to a 12-day period of heightened military tension, eventually resulting in a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
In response, Iran stated that the strike was carried out under the right of self-defense, and that Qatar was informed indirectly. Iran’s ambassador to Qatar was summoned for clarification, according to diplomatic sources.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the incident, claiming that Iran had signaled the possibility of a strike in advance. This early warning, according to Trump, allowed U.S. and Qatari personnel to evacuate parts of the base, avoiding any casualties.
Analysts are interpreting this attack as a serious escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and U.S.-aligned forces in the region. By targeting a key communications hub, Iran has not only challenged American military capabilities but also raised questions about Qatar’s strategic position in the region.
It is worth noting that Al-Udeid Air Base is America’s largest military installation in the Middle East, housing thousands of U.S. troops and serving as a central hub for U.S. air operations across the region. The strike is being regarded as a major blow to U.S. military credibility and a concerning development in the broader geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
