The U.S. president had chided each Israel and Iran for violating the cease-fire, calling on Israel to show again its planes.
Trump Says No to Regime Change
10 minutes in the past
President Donald Trump informed reporters on Air Power One on his method to the NATO summit that he doesn’t need regime change in Iran. He stated that it could result in chaos.
Israel to Abide by Stop-Hearth: Trump
1 hour in the past
President Donald Trump stated that Israel will abide by the cease-fire.
“ISRAEL isn’t going to assault Iran. All planes will flip round and head residence, whereas doing a pleasant ‘Aircraft Wave’ to Iran. No person might be harm, the Ceasefire is in impact!” he wrote on Fact Social.
Trump: ‘These Guys Have Received to Calm Down’
By Owen Evans
1 hour in the past
Chatting with reporters earlier than leaving for the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Trump stated each Israel and Iran had violated the cease-fire.
“These guys have gotten to settle down … I didn’t like loads of issues I noticed yesterday. I didn’t like the truth that Israel unloaded proper after we made the deal. They didn’t must unload, and I didn’t like the truth that the retaliation was very robust,” the president stated.
“Israel unloaded loads, and now I hear Israel simply went out as a result of they felt it was violated by one rocket that didn’t land anyplace.”
Trump added, “That’s not what we would like. I’ll let you know, and I’m telling you I’m not comfortable about that Israel both.”
Trump Tells Israel To not ‘Drop These Bombs’ on Iran
By Owen Evans
2 hours in the past
President Donald Trump has warned Israel to not break the cease-fire.
In a put up on social media platform Fact Social, Trump wrote in all caps: “Israel. Don’t drop these bombs. Should you do it’s a main violation. Deliver your pilots residence, now!”
Iran Denies Violating Stop-Hearth
By Owen Evans
2 hours in the past
Iran on Tuesday denied violating a cease-fire with Israel, based on Iranian state media.
State-run Tasnim Information Company reported that the Common Employees of the Iranian Armed Forces denied claims by Israeli media that Iran had fired missiles at Israel.
Earlier than the truce started, either side exchanged heavy fireplace in a single day.
Oil Worth Slides After Israel Agrees to Stop-Hearth
By Owen Evans
3 hours in the past
Oil costs fell by about 5 % on Tuesday after Israel agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s cease-fire with Iran following practically two weeks of battle.
The slide might be short-lived, because it got here forward of Israeli Protection Minister Israel Katz’s saying this morning that Iran had “fully violated” the cease-fire, and vowing retaliation.
Earlier than Katz’s feedback, Brent crude, the worldwide benchmark for oil costs, fell to $67.66 a barrel, beneath the extent it was at when Israel launched missiles at Iran’s nuclear websites on June 13.
Costs had lately risen over fears that Iran may disrupt international provides by blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a key transport route for oil and gasoline.
Stop-Hearth Falters: Protection Minister Instructs IDF to ‘Reply Forcefully’ After Iranian Missile Hearth
By Owen Evans
4 hours in the past
Israeli Protection Minister Israel Katz stated Iran had “fully violated” a cease-fire between the 2 nations by launching missiles greater than two hours after it took impact.
Katz stated he had instructed the Israeli army to renew concentrating on Iranian paramilitary and authorities websites in Tehran.
No accidents have been reported from the missiles, which have been launched towards Israel after the cease-fire started, based on Israel’s emergency companies.
Katz stated he had instructed the Israeli army to “reply forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with high-intensity strikes in opposition to regime targets within the coronary heart of Tehran.”
He stated this was as a result of “Iran’s blatant violation of the ceasefire declared by the President of the US — by means of the launch of missiles towards Israel — and in accordance with the Israeli authorities’s coverage to reply forcefully to any breach.”
Missile Hearth Detected From Iran: IDF
4 hours in the past
The IDF stated at 10:35 a.m. native time that sirens had sounded in northern Israel after a missile was detected being fired from Iran.
“Right now, the Air Power is working to intercept and strike wherever essential to eradicate the risk,” the Israeli Air Power stated in a put up on the social media platform X.
The warning got here shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace stated it acknowledged the cease-fire take care of Iran however reserved the suitable to “reply forcefully to any violation of the cease-fire.”
Netanyahu’s Workplace Confirms Stop-Hearth
5 hours in the past
Israel has stated it agrees to the cease-fire with Iran, confirming the sooner announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, and becoming a member of Iran in formally recognizing the settlement.
The prime minister’s workplace formally acknowledged the cease-fire in an announcement on Tuesday morning, declaring success in Operation Rising Lion and Israel’s different army targets, based on the Instances of Israel.
“Israel has eliminated a twin fast existential risk—each within the nuclear and ballistic missile fields,” the assertion learn.
Israel additionally said that one other senior Iranian nuclear scientist was killed and thanked Trump and the US for his or her contribution in “eliminating the Iranian nuclear risk.”
“In mild of the achievement of the operation’s targets, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel has agreed to the president’s proposal for a bilateral ceasefire,” whereas reserving the suitable to ”reply forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire,” stated the assertion from Netanyahu’s workplace.
The IDF stated in an earlier assertion that in a single day, the Israeli Air Power had struck a number of ballistic missile launchers in western Iran that had been primed to hitch the morning assaults.
It stated the operation foiled a a lot bigger assault on Israel.
Israel Says Airspace Has Reopened
7 hours in the past
The Israel Airports Authority stated at 8:30 a.m. native time that the skies above Israel have been open once more to incoming flights after a short closure throughout the Iranian missile assaults within the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Trump Says Stop-Hearth in Impact
7 hours in the past
At 1:08 a.m. ET, or 8:08 a.m. native time in Tel Aviv, President Donald Trump declared in a put up that the cease-fire had begun.
“The ceasefire is now in impact. Please don’t violate it,” he wrote.
Iran Says Stop-Hearth Has Begun
7 hours in the past
At round 12:10 a.m. ET, Iranian state tv reported that the cease-fire had begun, as Israel was nonetheless being impacted by the final of six salvos of missiles fired from Iran forward of and overlapping with the agreed cease-fire deadline.
A kind of missiles hit an house complicated in southern Israel, killing a minimum of 4 folks.
In keeping with the main points of the cease-fire settlement introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran would “begin the ceasefire,” with Israel to comply with 12 hours later, however throughout that point, “the opposite aspect will stay peaceable and respectful.”
Trump Says US Airstrikes on Iran Made Stop-Hearth Deal Doable
8 hours in the past
U.S. President Donald Trump posted to social media that the cease-fire deal wouldn’t have been attainable with out the U.S. operation to bomb Iran’s nuclear services.
“We couldn’t have made right now’s ‘deal’ with out the expertise and braveness of our nice B-2 pilots, and all of these related to that operation. In a sure and really ironic approach, that good ‘hit,’ late within the night, introduced everybody collectively, and the deal was made!!!” he stated.
Trump introduced the cease-fire deal six hours earlier on Fact Social, saying that the battle might be declared over by midnight Wednesday.
Trump’s newest put up got here amid salvos of missiles being fired at Israel from Iran. He didn’t point out the missile assaults in his feedback.
In keeping with an evaluation by the IDF, between 10 and 15 ballistic missiles have been launched from Iran in six salvos. Whereas most have been intercepted, one struck civilians in a Beersheba house constructing in southern Israel, killing a minimum of 4 and leaving others wounded. The final salvo triggered sirens in Israel round 7:15 a.m. native time.
There seemed to be no additional assaults on Israel from Iran by 8 a.m. native time in Tel Aviv.
Sirens Sound in Israel After Iran Launches Contemporary Missile Assault
By Joseph Lord
9 hours in the past
Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel within the early hours of Tuesday morning native time, and late Monday night time in the US, as salvos of contemporary missile assaults have been fired from Iran inside an hour of a cease-fire deal between the 2 introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
In a put up on X, the Israeli Protection Forces (IDF) wrote, “Sirens sounding in Israel as a result of a missile launch from Iran.”
The missiles got here after Tehran introduced a 4 a.m. native time deadline to stop hostilities.
Trump had introduced on social media the cease-fire roughly 5 hours earlier.
“It has been totally agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there might be a Full and Complete CEASEFIRE (in roughly 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and accomplished their in progress, closing missions!), for 12 hours, at which level the Conflict might be thought-about, ENDED!”
The cease-fire is lower than one hour away from coming into impact.
After Trump’s announcement, the IDF issued an evacuation discover to Iranian residents forward of its assaults on District 6 and Tehran that occurred round 2:30 a.m. native time. Israeli media later reported that an Iranian nuclear scientist was killed within the strikes.
Iranian International Minister Seyed Araghchi then indicated in a put up on X that Iran meant to abide by the cease-fire settlement reported by Trump earlier Monday, however stated that Israel would want to cease its assaults three hours earlier, at 4 a.m. as an alternative of seven:30 a.m. native time. Tehran is half an hour forward of Israel.
He stated that as long as “the Israeli regime stops its unlawful aggression in opposition to the Iranian folks no later than 4 am Tehran time, we have now no intention to proceed our response afterwards.”
Round two hours after that deadline, salvos of missiles from Iran triggered sirens throughout southern, central, and northern Israel, and civilians have been instructed to stay of their bomb shelters. On common, missiles take about 7–8 minutes to reach in Israel from Iran.
Israelis have been shortly given the inexperienced mild to go away their shelters. Preliminary experiences stated {that a} multi-story residential constructing in Beersheba was hit by a missile. Israel’s Magen David Adom ambulance service reported a minimum of three deaths and eight accidents on the web site.
On Monday, Trump informed NBC Information that he anticipated the cease-fire to “go ceaselessly,” a day after the U.S. inflicted critical injury to 3 Iranian nuclear services in a shock air assault to eradicate the nuclear risk that was Israel’s justification for its assaults on Iran.
“I believe the cease-fire is limitless. It’s going to go ceaselessly,” the president informed the community.
Reuters contributed to this report.
Home Speaker Johnson Praises Stop-Hearth
By Sam Dorman and Nathan Worcester
12 hours in the past
Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) praised the cease-fire Trump introduced on June 23. “Peace by means of STRENGTH!” he wrote in a short put up to social media.
Whereas talking on the U.S. Capitol, he stated he hoped for peace within the Center East. “That’s what the folks there deserve they usually yearn for, even the Iranians,” he stated. “And we hope that all of it comes about.”
Johnson additionally commented on his colleague, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has clashed with Trump on this difficulty and authorities spending.
“I hope that Thomas Massie will come round and do what is true by his constituents, and assist good laws, and cease teaming up with Democrats on every thing,” he stated.
Vance Says Trump ‘Hit the Reset Button’
By Sam Dorman
13 hours in the past
Vice President JD Vance hailed the cease-fire between Israel and Iran throughout an interview on Fox Information on June 23. He informed Fox Information host Bret Baier that the president has hit the “reset button” for the area.
“I believe the president actually hit the reset button and stated, ‘Look, let’s truly produce long-term peace for the area,’” Vance stated.
“I truly assume once we look again, we’ll say the 12-Day Conflict was an vital reset second for the whole area.”
Vance portrayed the second as a chance for Iran to pursue a “path of peace.” He added that the Iranians’ assist of terror networks and failure to develop a nuclear weapon demonstrated “they’re simply not superb at battle.”
Conflict May Finish at Midnight ET Wednesday, Trump Says
By Sam Dorman
13 hours in the past
Preparations for a full cease-fire are anticipated to start at 12 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning, based on President Donald Trump’s announcement.
Within the six hours between the president’s announcement and midnight, all sides is anticipated to “have wound down and accomplished their in progress, closing missions,” he stated.
The phased cease-fire is scheduled to begin with Iran, after which at about midday ET on Tuesday, Israel will begin its cease-fire, Trump stated.
After 24 hours, round midnight Wednesday, Trump stated, the battle ought to have concluded.
“Throughout every CEASEFIRE, the opposite aspect will stay PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL.”
Trump Says Israel, Iran Have Agreed to Stop-Hearth
By Joseph Lord
14 hours in the past
President Donald Trump on June 23 introduced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a phased-in cease-fire, declaring an finish to what he known as “the 12 Day Conflict.”
“It has been totally agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there might be a Full and Complete CEASEFIRE … for 12 hours, at which level the Conflict might be thought-about, ENDED!” Trump wrote in a put up on Fact Social.
Either side will wind down their closing army operations inside 6 hours, in a course of that Trump expects to be “PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL” on either side. A proper cease-fire will start in roughly 12 hours, whereas the battle might be declared over inside 24 hours, Trump stated.
“I wish to congratulate each Nations, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Braveness, and Intelligence to finish, what ought to be known as, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR,’” Trump wrote. “This can be a Conflict that might have gone on for years, and destroyed the whole Center East, however it didn’t, and by no means will!”
‘Shelter In Place’ Warning Lifted for Individuals in Qatar
15 hours in the past
The “shelter in place” warning issued by the Division of State for Individuals in Qatar has been lifted.
The preliminary order was issued early on June 23 previous to Iran’s missile launches at a U.S. army base within the area. Iran fired on the army set up in response to the U.S. airstrikes on the nation’s nuclear services over the weekend.
Whereas Qatari airspace remained closed, the directions for embassy personnel in Doha to remain inside was revoked, although it famous that the safety scenario may change quickly.
Qatar Confirms No Accidents From 19 Iranian Missiles
15 hours in the past
A Qatari army official stated just one missile of the 19 fired by Iran impacted a army base, and there have been no casualties.
Maj. Gen. Shayeq Al Hajri informed reporters on June 23 that Qatar’s U.S. base sustained some injury from the Iranian missiles.
The official stated there have been seven preliminary missiles fired by Iran, and all have been intercepted by Qatari air defenses over water between the 2 nations. An extra 12 have been launched, and 11 have been intercepted over Qatar, however one hit the Al Udeid base.
The determine differs from President Donald Trump’s preliminary announcement of the interplay. The president stated 14 missiles have been launched by Iran in response to the American bombing of Iran’s nuclear services.
The Epoch Instances has reached out to the Pentagon for clarification on the variety of missiles fired and intercepted.
Trump Says It’s ‘Time For Peace’
16 hours in the past
President Donald Trump known as for peace in a June 23 social media put up simply minutes after saying that Iran’s strike on a U.S. base in Qatar induced “hardly any injury.”
In a Fact Social put up, the president wrote in all caps, “Congratulations world, it’s time for peace!”
14 Missiles Fired, 13 Intercepted, 1 ‘Set Free’: Trump
16 hours in the past
In a put up on Fact Social, Trump stated Iran fired 14 missiles at a U.S. army base in Qatar. 13 have been intercepted, and one was “let loose,” because it posed no risk, the president stated. No Individuals have been harmed from the missiles, he stated.
Iran stated earlier that its assault equaled the variety of bombs dropped by the US on Iranian nuclear services over the weekend. The U.S. army stated it dropped 14 bunker-buster bombs on three Iranian nuclear websites.
Trump Thanks Iran for Giving Discover Earlier than Strike
17 hours in the past
President Donald Trump thanked Iran for notifying the US of its plan to assault a U.S. base in Qatar.
In a put up on Fact Social, Trump stated “I wish to thank Iran for giving us early discover, which made it attainable for no lives to be misplaced, and no one to be injured. Maybe Iran can now proceed to Peace and Concord within the Area, and I’ll enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the identical.”
Trump additionally known as Iran’s assault “weak.”
“NO Individuals have been harmed” and that “hardly any injury was achieved.”
“Most significantly, they’ve gotten all of it out of their ‘system,’ and there’ll, hopefully, be no additional HATE.”
In a subsequent put up, Trump stated that “very importantly” no Qataris have been wounded or killed.
Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait Reopen Airspace
By Ryan Morgan and Jackson Richman
17 hours in the past
Bahrain and Kuwait have reopened their airspace following an Iranian assault on a U.S. base in Qatar, based on Reuters.
The town of Dubai, within the United Arab Emirates, has additionally reopened its airspace and resumed full operations at its airports following what the Dubai media workplace in a put up on social media platform X known as a “short-term precautionary pause.”
“Whereas Dubai Airports is working with airways to make sure flights function based on schedule, some flights might expertise delays or cancellations,” Dubai’s media workplace added. “Travellers are suggested to remain knowledgeable by checking usually with their airways for the newest updates.”
Johnson Rejects Conflict Powers Decision
17 hours in the past
Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has opposed a battle powers decision to limit President Donald Trump’s capacity to strike Iran as he did over the weekend.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) launched the decision on June 17, together with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).
Johnson stated Monday that now isn’t an “applicable time” for a battle powers decision.
Such resolutions are privileged and subsequently pressure votes within the Home and Senate. With Republicans overwhelmingly backing the strikes, it’s unlikely that such a measure would cross each chambers.
Home to Obtain Categorised Briefing on US Strike on Iran
17 hours in the past
Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) stated members of the Home of Representatives might be briefed Tuesday on the risk posed by Iran previous to the U.S. strikes on three nuclear websites.
“Tomorrow, there might be a chance for each single member of the Home to listen to the knowledge from the administration, and hopefully they’ll current it in a way that’s complete,” Jeffries stated.
Jeffries and different Democrats have demanded a extra complete briefing for the Gang of Eight, made up of Home and Senate management in addition to intelligence committee leaders.
The minority chief later confirmed he was not alerted by the administration Monday morning concerning the potential for a retaliatory strike forward of Iran’s assault on the U.S. army base at Al Udeid in Qatar.
Home Democrat Chief: White Home Hasn’t But Briefed Congressional Leaders
18 hours in the past
Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) informed reporters throughout a press convention on Monday that the White Home hasn’t briefed the group referred to as the Gang of Eight concerning the U.S. strikes on Iran.
The Gang of Eight contains the leaders of the Home and Senate and the chairmen and rating members of the Senate and Home Intelligence Committees.
Egypt, UAE Condemn Iran’s Assault
18 hours in the past
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have criticized Iran’s assault on the Al Udeid U.S. army base in Qatar.
Egypt stated the assault was a “violation to its sovereignty and a risk to its territorial integrity” and known as for a cease-fire.
The UAE stated it “strongly condemns” the assault. The UAE overseas ministry in an announcement stated it was a “flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace, and a transparent violation of worldwide regulation and the UN Constitution.”
Pentagon Confirms Ballistic Missiles Utilized in Assault, No Casualties Reported
18 hours in the past
In an electronic mail to The Epoch Instances, an official for the Division of Protection confirmed Iran’s assault in opposition to the Al Udeid U.S. army base in Qatar and stated that the Pentagon is intently monitoring the scenario.
“I can affirm that al Udeid Air Base was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran right now,” the official stated.
“Right now, there are not any experiences of U.S. casualties. We’re monitoring this case intently and can present extra data because it turns into accessible.”
The assault is the primary time that Al Udeid has ever been immediately focused by a overseas energy.
18 hours in the past
Israel continued its strikes on Iran Monday, hitting the headquarters of the Iranian paramilitary’s Basij militia and different key targets, the Israel Protection Forces wrote in a put up on social media platform X.
Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Assault
19 hours in the past
Saudi Arabia has condemned Iran’s retaliatory assaults on a U.S. army base in Qatar.
The dominion stated in an announcement on social media platform X that it “expresses its condemnation and denunciation, within the strongest phrases attainable, the aggression launched by Iran in opposition to the brotherly State of Qatar, which constitutes a flagrant violation of worldwide regulation and the ideas of fine neighborliness, and a wholly unacceptable act that can’t be justified underneath any circumstances.”
Saudi Arabia went on to say that it “affirms its full solidarity with and unwavering assist for the State of Qatar and locations all its capabilities at Qatar’s disposal in assist of any measures it might take.
Egypt’s Nationwide Airline Cancels Flights
19 hours in the past
EgyptAir, the nationwide airline of Egypt, has canceled flights within the Center East in mild of Iran’s assault on U.S. army belongings.
Qatar Condemns Assault, Says It Retains Proper to Retaliate
19 hours in the past
Qatar’s overseas ministry stated that it retained the suitable to answer Iran’s assault, and regarded the missile launch a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, and worldwide regulation.”
“We affirm that Qatar reserves the suitable to reply immediately in a way equal with the character and scale of this brazen aggression, according to worldwide regulation,” overseas affairs spokesman Majed al-Ansari posted on social media platform X.
Iran’s Supreme Nationwide Safety Council issued an announcement saying that the assault focused services removed from civilians and that Tehran was “dedicated to preserving and persevering with its heat and historic relations with Qatar.”
Iran: Assaults Had been Not in Populated Areas
19 hours in the past
Iran stated in an announcement that its retaliatory assaults have been away from populated areas in Qatar.
“The bottom focused by Iran’s highly effective forces was additionally a major distance from city services and residential areas in Qatar,” the nation’s Supreme Nationwide Safety Council stated in an announcement.
“This motion posed no hazard to our pleasant and brotherly nation of Qatar and its honorable folks,” it added. “The Islamic Republic of Iran stays dedicated to preserving and persevering with its heat and historic relations with Qatar.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
Bahrain and UAE Shut Airspaces
19 hours in the past
The nations of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates closed their airspaces shortly after Iran’s assault on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Air raid sirens have been heard in Bahrain, the place the U.S. Navy’s fifth Fleet headquarters is situated. The U.S. Air Power’s 380th Air Expeditionary Wing likewise is stationed within the UAE.
It’s unclear right now if the airspace closures corresponded to direct threats or have been taken in response to the assault in opposition to close by Qatar.
Qatar Intercepts Iranian Missile Barrage, Condemns Assault
By Ryan Morgan
19 hours in the past
Qatari air protection programs efficiently intercepted an Iranian missile barrage on June 23, based on a assertion launched by the Qatari Ministry of Protection.
Qatar’s protection ministry confirmed the barrage focused the Al Udeid Air Base.
“Due to God, the vigilance of the armed forces, and the precautionary measures taken, the incident didn’t end in any deaths or accidents,” Qatar’s protection ministry stated.
The ministry stated Qatar’s airspace and territory are actually protected, and Qatari armed forces are prepared to answer persevering with threats. The ministry additionally suggested residents and residents within the nation to proceed to observe official sources for steering and information on the newest developments.
Majed al-Ansari, a spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of International Affairs, condemned the Iranian missile barrage as “a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, worldwide regulation, and the United Nations Constitution.”
Ansari stated Qatar reserves the suitable to reply in a way equal to the Iranian assault.
What to Know About Iran’s Assault
19 hours in the past
- Iran launched a missile assault in opposition to the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday.
- The bottom is the US’ largest army set up within the Center East and has served because the ahead headquarters for U.S. Central Command since 2009.
- Iran stated that it launched a variety of missiles on the base. It stated the assault equaled the variety of bombs dropped by the US on Iranian nuclear services over the weekend.
- Qatar’s ministry of protection stated that it intercepted the missiles and that there have been no casualties.
Iran Says It Launched Missile Assault on US Base in Qatar
By Jack Phillips
19 hours in the past
Iran stated Monday night time native time that it launched missile barrages at an American army base in Qatar, two days after a U.S. airstrike focused the nation’s nuclear services.
The Iranian regime made the announcement on state tv and by means of state-run media retailers together with PressTV and Fars Information.
“The message of this decisive motion by the sons of the nation within the armed forces to the White Home and its allies is evident and direct,” the Iranian army stated in an announcement by means of state-run media, including that Iran received’t “go away any violation of its territorial integrity, sovereignty, or nationwide safety unanswered.”
Additional particulars concerning the assault weren’t launched by the army. Fars Information stated that just one base in Qatar was focused, whereas PressTV stated a number of bases have been focused.
An announcement from Qatar International Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari on Monday stated that the energy-rich nation “condemns the assault that focused” the Al Udeid Air Base, the place U.S. troops are stationed, based on a translation from Arabic to English.
“We reassure that Qatar’s air defenses efficiently thwarted the assault and intercepted the Iranian missiles,” it stated, including that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard was accountable.
The assertion, which stated there have been no casualties throughout the assault on the air base, stated Qatar would push for diplomatic efforts for “a critical return to the negotiating desk and dialogue.”
Al Udeid is residence to the U.S. Mixed Air Operations Heart, which supplies command and management of airpower throughout the area, in addition to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the biggest expeditionary wing on this planet.
U.S. President Donald Trump, who introduced the U.S. airstrikes on Iran on Saturday night time, visited the air base final month.
Through the go to, he spoke to troops stationed on the base and stated that his “precedence is to finish battle, not begin them.”
“However I’ll by no means hesitate to wield American energy, if it’s vital, to defend the US of America or our companions. And that is one in all our nice companions proper right here,” he stated, referring to Qatar.
Trump added that if the US is threatened in some method, the army “will reply our enemies with out even occupied with it. We’ve overwhelming energy and devastating pressure.”
Proper earlier than the missiles have been launched, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a assertion on social media platform X that the regime can not enable strikes on the nation’s nuclear facility to go “unanswered” and can “reply,” based on a translation.
The U.S. army has but to difficulty an announcement on the alleged missile barrages. The Epoch Instances contacted the Pentagon for remark Monday.
In early 2020, after the U.S. airstrike that killed highly effective Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, the regime launched a number of volleys of missiles at U.S. bases within the area.
After Saturday’s airstrikes, officers stated the Trump administration is open to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, which the US has lengthy stated is designed to provide nuclear weapons.
“We’ll defend our folks … however let’s hope they don’t select that route. Let’s all hope that they really determine, ‘let’s go negotiate’ as a result of we would like a diplomatic and peaceable answer,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in a Sunday interview with CBS Information’ “Face the Nation.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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