Iran launches missiles toward US bases in Qatar, Iraq

Monday, 23 June 2025 21:16

By ARN News Staff

Iran has launched missiles at US airbases in Qatar and Iraq in response to strikes on its nuclear sites.

Axios news website, citing an Israeli official, initially reported Iran had launched six missiles toward US bases in Qatar.

Iran’s Tasnim news agency also reported that the Iranian armed forces' missile attack targeted the American Al-Udeid Air Base.

"The operation of Iranian missiles against American bases located in Qatar and in Iraq has begun, and is called 'Blessing of Victory'," the Iranian press agency IRNA said.

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