Iran launched a missile attack on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq on June 23, 2025, as retaliation for recent US airstrikes on its nuclear sites. The targets were¹ ²:
- *Al Udeid Air Base* in Qatar, one of the largest US bases outside America
- *Ain al-Asad Air Base* in western Iraq, home to US and coalition troops
The attack, code-named "Operation Fatah's Blessing" or "O Abu Abdullah" (Blessings of Victory), involved multiple missiles and was described by Iran as a "devastating and powerful" response. However, no casualties were reported, and the bases' core infrastructure was not breached. Qatar condemned the attack, reserving the right to respond, while the US is reviewing its next steps.³ ⁴
