Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday, retaliating for American airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
The strikes targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and Ain al-Assad in Iraq, escalating tensions in the volatile Middle East.
Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid, home to the U.S. 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as a violation of its sovereignty.
Also Read: Sangli Shocker! Father Thrashes Daughter to Death over Low NEET Mock Score
No casualties were reported, with Qatar’s defenses intercepting the missiles. Iran claimed the strikes matched the scale of U.S. bombings, signaling a desire to avoid further escalation. An Iraqi official reported no immediate damage or injuries at Ain al-Assad.
The attacks followed U.S. stealth-bomber strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, prompting fears of a broader conflict. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed a response, stating on X, “We will not leave invasion unanswered.”
Meanwhile, Israel intensified its campaign, striking Tehran’s Evin prison and military targets, though it denied seeking regime change.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards called the strikes a “mighty response” to U.S. aggression. The conflict, now in its 11th day, has killed 24 in Israel and 950 in Iran, including 380 civilians, per Human Rights Activists. The U.S. described its nuclear site attacks as a one-off, but President Trump warned of further action if Iran retaliates.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin, meeting Iran’s foreign minister, condemned the U.S. and Israeli strikes as “unprovoked aggression.”
The International Atomic Energy Agency expressed concerns over damage to Iran’s Fordo facility, urging transparency on nuclear material transfers. As both sides trade threats, calls for de-escalation grow amid fears of a wider regional war.
Also Read: ZERO Naxalism by March 2026! Amit Shah Looks to Mark Historic Milestone for India