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Pentagon Confirms Iranian Missile Strike on US Base in Qatar
Pentagon confirms Iranian missile strike on Al-Udeid base in Qatar. Satellite images show damage to US communications dome. Attack linked to ceasefire in 12-day Iran-Israel war.
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by News Desk
2025-07-12
Pentagon Confirms Iranian Missile Strike on US Base in Qatar

The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has officially confirmed that Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on the US-operated Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar on June 23, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities during the recent 12-day Iran-Israel conflict.

According to Pentagon officials, the missile targeted the communications section of the airbase, specifically striking the "Dome" — a critical structure housing US communications infrastructure.

Satellite Images Reveal the Impact

Newly released satellite imagery shows clear before-and-after images of the destruction, with the communications dome visibly damaged. These images have been verified by independent defense analysts, showing the precision of the Iranian strike.

Despite the severity of the attack, no casualties have been reported, and Pentagon sources suggest that the US and Qatari personnel were able to evacuate the area after receiving early warning signals of an imminent attack.

Trump Acknowledges Attack, Links it to Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump commented on the incident, stating that Iran signaled its intent to strike, which allowed for the safe evacuation of sensitive personnel and equipment. He suggested that the attack served as a calculated show of force by Tehran in response to US involvement in the Iran-Israel confrontation.

International observers note that this missile strike — and the resulting damage to US assets — played a key role in prompting a ceasefire in the latest round of hostilities between Iran and Israel, which had raged for nearly two weeks.

Qatar Maintains Silence

While the Pentagon has gone public with confirmation and imagery, the Qatari government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. Analysts suggest that Doha may be opting for strategic silence to avoid further inflaming regional tensions or compromising diplomatic ties with either party.

Strategic Implications

Al-Udeid Airbase is one of the largest US military installations in the Middle East, serving as a central hub for American operations across the region. A direct strike by Iran on this facility marks a serious shift in engagement rules and underscores Iran’s missile capabilities, which continue to challenge US military deterrence in the Gulf.

With regional tensions still simmering, this incident raises fresh questions about base security, early-warning systems, and the limits of US-Iran engagement in the broader Middle East conflict theater.
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