Senior U.S. national security aides gathered in the White House Situation Room on Monday to monitor Iran’s missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a critical U.S. military hub.

The strike, a retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, involved short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, but Qatar’s defenses intercepted them, reporting no casualties.

A senior White House official stated, “The White House and Department of Defense are closely monitoring potential threats to Al Udeid.” Officials watched cable news coverage of the attack, appearing calm.

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The assault coincided with a scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and his team to discuss the prior U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, though no updates on that meeting have emerged.

Iran’s state media called the strike a “mighty response” to U.S. aggression, claiming it matched the intensity of American attacks and targeted a base away from populated areas to signal de-escalation.

Reports suggest Iran may have warned the U.S. and Gulf allies in advance, potentially to minimize casualties.

Trump, set to attend the NATO summit in The Hague on Tuesday, has warned of further U.S. action if Iran retaliates. The White House continues to assess the situation as regional tensions escalate.

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