On June 23, 2025, Iran launched six ballistic missiles at the U.S. military base in Qatar, where about 10 U.S. troops are stationed. This was reported by Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, calling the operation "Basharat al-Fatah" ("News of Victory"). Residents of the Qatari capital Doha reported the sounds of explosions and bright flashes in the sky, which, according to Reuters, were associated with the work of Qatari air defense systems attempting to intercept the missiles. Videos appeared on social media, allegedly showing the interception of Iranian missiles over Doha.

The attack was in response to US strikes on June 22 against Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, as well as Israeli attacks on June 23 against six Iranian military airfields that destroyed up to 17 aircraft. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said al-Udeid, the headquarters of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), was chosen as a key target due to its role in “aggression against Iran”. Iran’s Tasnim news agency stressed that the Kheibar and Fateh missiles used in the attack were capable of hitting targets up to 2000 km away, covering US bases in the region.

Qatar's Defense Ministry said its air defenses successfully repelled the attack and condemned Iran for "violating sovereignty." However, there is no confirmation of casualties or damage. Qatar has closed its airspace until June 26, and airlines are rerouting flights. The U.S. Embassy in Doha has urged citizens to take shelter, and the Pentagon has stepped up security at bases in Iraq, Syria, Bahrain and other Gulf states, according to CNN.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran is believed to be moving missile launchers for possible strikes on other American targets in the Middle East, including bases in Iraq and the UAE. This is supported by reports of preparations for attacks on Ain al-Asad and Erbil in Iraq, as reported by The New York Times. In addition, GPS disruptions have been reported in Qatar and other Gulf states, which Clash Report believes is due to Iran using electronic warfare (EW) to impair navigation and targeting.