Traces are seen in sky after Iran said its forces targeted Al-Udeid base in a missile attack.--Reuters

Iran fires ballistic missiles at US airbases in Qatar & Iraq

Explosions heard over Qatar's capital Doha; Western diplomat say there had been a credible Iranian threat against U.S.-run al Udeid air base.

By News Desk Last updated Jun 23, 2025

DOHA: Iran has fired about six ballistic missiles at US airbases in Qatar and Iraq, according to foreign news agencies.

Iran had issued threats to retaliate against the United States after U.S. bombers dropped 30,000-pound bunker-busters on the country’s underground nuclear installations over the weekend while President Trump openly raised the possibility of the Iranian government being toppled.

According to a foreign news agency, explosions were heard in Qatar’s capital Doha. Reports said Iran fired six ballistic missiles towards Qatar. CNN reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine are in the Situation Room, according to a White House official.

The air defense system has been activated at the US Ain al-Sad Air Base in Iraq while the officials present there have also been instructed to go to the bunkers.

Explosions were heard over Qatar’s capital Doha on Monday, a Reuters witness reported, shortly after a Western diplomat said there had been a credible Iranian threat against the U.S.-run al Udeid air base in the Gulf Arab state since midday.

The diplomat spoke soon after Qatar announced it had closed its air space temporarily to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. Earlier, the U.S. embassy in Qatar had advised Americans to shelter in place, out of what it said was “an abundance of caution”.

Iran has issued threats to retaliate against the United States after U.S. bombers dropped 30,000-pound bunker-busters on the country’s underground nuclear installations over the weekend, while President Donald Trump openly raised the possibility of the Iranian government being toppled.