Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — HAN News
Doha, Qatar has reopened its airspace following a limited missile attack by Iran on the U.S.-operated Al Udeid Air Base on Monday, in what Tehran described as retaliation for recent American airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
Iran launched a volley of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles targeting the base, located southwest of Doha. Qatari defense officials said all incoming threats were successfully intercepted, and no damage or casualties were reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the significance of the attack, calling it a “very weak response” and revealing that Iran had issued a warning prior to the strike. “Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Iran’s foreign ministry claimed the number of missiles fired matched the number of U.S. bombs dropped on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Officials also emphasized that the Al Udeid base was selected due to its remote location, away from civilian populations — signaling a desire to avoid civilian casualties and further escalation.
Statements from Tehran and Washington suggested that both sides may be seeking to de-escalate tensions. President Trump said Iran could now “proceed to Peace and Harmony” and added that he would encourage Israel to adopt a similar stance.
Qatar strongly condemned the attack but affirmed its defense systems had neutralized the threat. The Qatari government reiterated its commitment to protecting regional stability and stated it “reserves the right to respond directly and in accordance with international law.”
Airspace restrictions imposed briefly following the attack were lifted early Tuesday morning, and commercial flights have resumed normal operations.
