23.06.2025 22:01
After Iran's attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq, the White House made its first statement. The statement said, "Donald Trump does not want a direct conflict with Iran."
In the first statement from the White House following Iran's attacks on U.S. bases, it was said, "Donald Trump does not want a direct conflict with Iran."
As tensions in the region rise after the United States (U.S.) became involved in the Israel-Iran conflicts that began with Israeli attacks; a counter-response came from Iran today.
U.S. BASES IN QATAR AND IRAQ HIT
The Iranian Army struck U.S. bases in Qatar's capital Doha and Iraq. An Israeli official stated that Iran launched 6 missiles at the U.S. base.
NAME OF THE OPERATION REVEALED
Iran also announced the name of its operation targeting U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq. Iran announced that the name of the operation is "Beşaretü'l-Feth" (The Promise of Victory).
Additionally, the Iranian National Security Council stated, "The number of missiles we used in the attack on the U.S. base in Qatar was the same as the number of bombs used by the U.S. in its attack on our nuclear facilities. This action poses no danger to our friendly and brotherly country, Qatar," while it was also expressed that the Al-Udeid U.S. Air Base was destroyed.
ALARM IN GULF COUNTRIES
Following the Iranian Army's attack on the U.S. base in Qatar, Gulf countries quickly made decisions to close their airspace. After the attacks, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates decided to close their airspace to air traffic.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
After Iran struck U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq, the first statement from the White House was released. The statement said, "Donald Trump does not want a direct conflict with Iran."
ALARM AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Meanwhile, following Iran's attack on the U.S. base in Qatar, air defense systems near the White House were activated.
A U.S. Department of Defense official also made a statement indicating that there were no reports of casualties in the attack on the U.S. base in Qatar.
IRAN-ISRAEL CONFLICTS
Following Israel's attacks on Iran on June 13, conflicts between the two countries continued. Israel targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, especially in the capital Tehran. It was reported that many civilians lost their lives in Israel's attacks.
After Israel's attacks, Iran also began counterattacks. Iran, which launched attacks on Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel, and the strategically important city of Haifa, repeatedly breached the Iron Dome.
The conflicts gained a new dimension with the U.S. attacking Iran's nuclear facilities. U.S. fighter jets entered Iranian airspace and conducted attacks on 3 nuclear facilities belonging to the country.
As tensions in the region increased following the U.S. attack, the international community is closely monitoring the events.