Iran Launches Missile Attacks on U.S. Bases in Qatar and Iraq, Trump Announces Ceasefire

On Monday, Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, escalating tensions in the Middle East following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. The attack targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military installation in the region and a key hub for U.S. Central Command, as well as a base in Iraq. Iran’s state-run Tasnim news agency reported the strikes, while Al Jazeera noted missiles visible in the skies above Doha, Qatar’s capital.

A U.S. defense official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the situation, confirmed that Al Udeid was hit by short- and medium-range ballistic missiles launched from Iran. No U.S. casualties were reported, and Qatar’s air defenses successfully intercepted some of the incoming missiles, according to a Qatari statement. The official added that the situation is being closely monitored, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.

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Hours after the attack, President Donald Trump announced via social media that Israel and Iran had agreed to a 12-hour ceasefire, set to begin approximately six hours after his statement. The proposed truce, described as a step toward ending the ongoing conflict, would see both nations complete their current military operations before halting hostilities. However, neither Israel nor Iran immediately confirmed Trump’s claim. The president’s post suggested that the ceasefire could mark the end of the war between the two nations, though officials in both countries remained silent on the matter.

The Iranian strikes followed U.S. military action against Iran’s nuclear sites, which heightened regional tensions. Images from Doha captured missiles and air defense interceptors lighting up the night sky, a stark visual of the escalating conflict. As the situation develops, the international community awaits confirmation of the ceasefire and further details on the impact of Iran’s retaliatory strikes.