Israel–Iran Conflict

What to Know About Iran’s Attack on US Facilities in Qatar and Al Udeid Base

Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base is a critical military installation for the U.S., but Iran’s attack appears primarily symbolic in nature.
What to Know About Iran’s Attack on US Facilities in Qatar and Al Udeid Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors arrive at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on June 27, 2019. U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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Iran launched several ballistic missiles at the United States’ largest military facility in the Middle East on June 23.

Iranian authorities said the attack was retaliation for the United States’ targeting of its uranium enrichment facilities over the weekend, and that it launched a number of missiles equal to the number of bombs dropped by the United States.
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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