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Iran: ‘Attack On US Base Was Self-Defence, Not Against Qatar’

Iran launched multiple missiles targeting US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar--the largest US military installation in the region.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, said the recent attack on the U.S. military base AI-Udeid was an act of self-defence. He explained that it was done under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, in response to the U.S. airstrikes on Iran on June 22. Baqaei also made it clear that the strike was not aimed at Qatar and had nothing to do with the country. He added that Iran and Qatar have strong and friendly relations.

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In a statement shared on X, Esmaeil Baqaei expressed Iran’s commitment to good neighbourly policy with Qatar and other friendly nations.

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“Iran’s military strikes on the American military base ‘Al-Udeid’ were in exercise of our self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter in response to the United States’ unprovoked aggression against Iran’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty that took place on 22 June 2025. This act of self-defence had nothing to do with our friendly neighbour Qatar, as we enjoy excellent and deeply rooted relationships,” Baqaei posted on X.

“Iran remains fully committed to its good-neighbourliness policy concerning the State of Qatar and other neighbouring countries. We resolve not to let U.S./Israeli criminal aggressions and malign policies against Iran create division between us and the brotherly countries of the region,” he added.

Trump Says Iran’s Missile Attack Caused No Harm

Earlier, Iran launched multiple missiles targeting US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar–the largest US military installation in the region, according to CNN. The development came after the US conducted strikes at three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan in the early hours of Sunday. Two officials familiar with the situation confirmed to CNN that the US was tracking multiple missiles launched from Iran.

In a series of posts on his social media platform Truth Social, US President Donald Trump downplayed the impact of Iran’s attack and praised the preparedness of American forces, noting Iran’s response was anticipated and countered effectively.

“Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was “set free,” because it was headed in a non-threatening direction. I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done,” Trump stated in a post on Truth Social.

“Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their system”, and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE. I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost and nobody to be injured,” he added. 

Also Read: After Israel-Iran Ceasefire, U.S. Fears Over Missing 400kg Uranium? Enough For 10 Nukes

First published on: Jun 24, 2025 04:54 PM IST


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