Iran launches missile strike against U.S. bases in Qatar, Iraq

Before U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Iran fired over a dozen missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, in retaliation for the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.

Lee Seung-jae has more.

In response to the United States' recent bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, Iran fired over a dozen missiles towards a U.S. base in Qatar on Monday.

The missile attacks on the Al Udeid Air Base were intercepted by the U.S., leading to no casualties.

According to U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. was warned in advance by Iran, adding the attacks were expected and were "very effectively countered."

He also said that 14 missiles were fired, with 13 being "knocked down" and 1 "set free" as it was headed in a "non-threatening direction."

Trump had summoned his top officials, including Defense chief Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine to the White House's Situation Room, as the first reports of the Iranian strikes emerged.

Taking to X on Monday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that Iran was not the aggressor, and will not accept aggression from anyone under any circumstances.

Calling it the logic of the Iranian nation, he said that his country will not submit to anyone's harassment.

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, also said that Tehran's attack on the U.S. base in Qatar came in response to the U.S.'s "aggression against Iran's territorial integrity and sovereignty."

He warned Iran will be ready to respond again if the U.S. follows with further action.

The foreign ministry also released a statement saying that Tehran only responded to the U.S. attacks, and does not want to escalate tensions in the region.

Meanwhile, the Arab Parliament on Monday strongly condemned Iran's attack on the U.S. base in Qatar calling it a clear and unacceptable violation of Qatari sovereignty and international law.

The Parliament also called for a de-escalation of the conflict in the region.

Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.