Afghanistan, June 23 -- Iran launched six missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, marking a serious escalation in regional tensions and prompting international concern over stability.
Iran fired six missiles at the Al-Udeid U.S. military base in Qatar, an Israeli official told Axios on Tuesday. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard confirmed the attack.
In a statement, Iran's armed forces said the "Beshrat Fath" operation or "News of Victory" was carried out with the authorization of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Loud explosions were heard in Doha and Lusail, and bright streaks were seen across the night sky.
Iranian officials said that the number of missiles matched the number of bombs the U.S. had dropped on Iran's nuclear fac...