23.06.2025 22:31
It was claimed that Iran informed the Doha administration prior to the ballistic missile attack carried out by the U.S. on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a retaliation for attacks on its nuclear facilities. According to a report by U.S. media citing three senior Iranian officials, this step was taken in order to minimize casualties.
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Iran launched an operation named "Beşaretü'l-Feth" (The Promise of Victory) against the Al-Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, following attacks on its nuclear facilities. Air defense systems in Qatar were activated due to the ballistic missile attack. It was reported that Iran fired 10 ballistic missiles at Qatar, but there were no casualties or material losses in the attack.
US MEDIA: QATAR WAS NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE
The US-based New York Times reported, citing three senior officials aware of Iran's attack plan, that Tehran informed Qatari officials before the attack.
Iranian officials claimed that this step was taken to minimize casualties and that Tehran needed to respond symbolically to the US, but did so in a way that would allow all parties to step back.
THE SAME WAS DONE IN IRAQ
Officials reminded that the same strategy was applied in 2020, when Iran informed Baghdad before launching a ballistic missile attack on an American base following the assassination of a high-ranking Iranian general.
QATAR ANNOUNCED THE BASE WAS EVACUATED BEFORE THE ATTACK
Moreover, the announcement by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the Al-Udeid Base was evacuated as a precaution before Iran's attack supports this claim.
IRAN'S ATTACK ON THE US BASE IN QATAR
In a statement regarding the attack from the Iranian National Security Council Secretariat, it was stated, "In response to the US's aggressive and audacious actions against Iran's nuclear facilities, the Al-Udeid US Air Base in Qatar was destroyed by Iran's powerful armed forces a few hours ago." The statement noted that the number of missiles used in the attack was the same as the number of bombs the US used in its attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
"THIS ACTION POSES NO THREAT TO OUR FRIEND AND BROTHER COUNTRY QATAR"
The statement indicated that the base is located far from facilities and residential areas in Qatar and that no damage was done outside the base, adding, "This action poses no threat to our friend and brother country Qatar and its noble people, and Iran is determined to maintain its sincere and historical relations with Qatar."
QATAR: AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS PREVENTED THE ATTACK
In a statement from Qatar, it was said, "We are confident that Qatar's air defense systems prevented the attack and successfully intercepted Iranian missiles. A statement explaining the circumstances of the attack will be published later by the Ministry of Defense."
"WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RESPOND TO THIS AGGRESSION"
Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majid al-Ansari stated that the Iranian attack is a violation of Qatar's sovereignty, airspace, and the UN charter, saying, "As Qatar, we reserve the right to respond directly to this blatant aggression in accordance with international law."
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