President Trump launched an attack on Iran’s key nuclear facilities on Saturday night (June 21), with the president declaring the mission a ‘success’after it ‘completely obliterated’ the Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites.
Iran reiterated it would be coming up with a ‘decisive response’ to the US attack, which happened earlier today (June 23).
Where did Iran target?
Iran targeted Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base – the largest US base in the Middle East that houses some 10,000 US troops.
Meanwhile, the Ain al-Asad air base housing US troops in Western Iraq was also targeted, an Iraqi security official told The Associated Press.
What has been the impact of the Iranian strikes on Qatar?
Qatari air defences were able to intercept the missiles, and officials have confirmed there were no casualties at Al Udeid.
What has been the impact of the Iranian strikes on Qatar?
Qatari air defences were able to intercept the missiles, and officials have confirmed there were no casualties at Al Udeid.
What has Iran said about the strikes?
Iranian Tasnim news agency stated that operation ‘Annunciation of Victory’ had been launched against US bases.
Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces confirmed the Al-Udeid base in Qatar had been hit with a ‘devastating and powerful’ missile attack.
The announcement of missiles being launched was made on state television as martial music played.