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 might result in chaos.
Israel to Abide by Stop-Fireplace: Trump
1 hour in the past
President Donald Trump stated that Israel will abide by the cease-fire.
“ISRAEL is just not going to assault Iran. All planes will flip round and head residence, whereas doing a pleasant ‘Aircraft Wave’ to Iran. No one shall be harm, the Ceasefire is in impact!” he wrote on Reality Social.
Trump: ‘These Guys Have Bought 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 said each Israel and Iran had violated the cease-fire.
“These guys have gotten to relax … 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 should unload, and I didn’t like the truth that the retaliation was very sturdy,” the president stated.
“Israel unloaded rather a lot, and now I hear Israel simply went out as a result of they felt it was violated by one rocket that didn’t land wherever.”
Trump added, “That’s not what we wish. I’ll let you know, and I’m telling you I’m not blissful 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 publish on social media platform Reality 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-Fireplace
By Owen Evans
2 hours in the past
Iran on Tuesday denied violating a cease-fire with Israel, in response to Iranian state media.
State-run Tasnim Information Company reported that the Common Workers 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-Fireplace
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 almost two weeks of battle.
The slide could possibly 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 just lately risen over fears that Iran may disrupt world provides by blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil and fuel.
Stop-Fireplace Falters: Protection Minister Instructs IDF to ‘Reply Forcefully’ After Iranian Missile Fireplace
By Owen Evans
4 hours in the past
Israeli Protection Minister Israel Katz stated Iran had “fully violated” a cease-fire between the 2 international locations 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, in response to 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 towards regime targets within the coronary heart of Tehran.”
He stated this was as a consequence of “Iran’s blatant violation of the ceasefire declared by the President of the USA — 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 Fireplace Detected From Iran: IDF
By Melanie Sun
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.
“Presently, the Air Power is working to intercept and strike wherever essential to eradicate the menace,” the Israeli Air Power stated in a post 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-Fireplace
By Melanie Sun
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 a press release on Tuesday morning, declaring success in Operation Rising Lion and Israel’s different army targets, in response to the Occasions of Israel.
“Israel has eliminated a twin quick existential menace—each within the nuclear and ballistic missile fields,” the assertion learn.
Israel additionally acknowledged that one other senior Iranian nuclear scientist was killed and thanked Trump and the USA for his or her contribution in “eliminating the Iranian nuclear menace.”
“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 affix the morning assaults.
It stated the operation foiled a a lot bigger assault on Israel.
Israel Says Airspace Has Reopened
By Melanie Sun
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 quick closure throughout the Iranian missile assaults within the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Trump Says Stop-Fireplace in Impact
By Melanie Sun
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 post that the cease-fire had begun.
“The ceasefire is now in impact. Please don’t violate it,” he wrote.
Iran Says Stop-Fireplace Has Begun
By Melanie Sun
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 condominium advanced in southern Israel, killing at the least 4 individuals.
In line with the main points of the cease-fire settlement introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran would “begin the ceasefire,” with Israel to observe 12 hours later, however throughout that point, “the opposite facet will stay peaceable and respectful.”
Trump Says US Airstrikes on Iran Made Stop-Fireplace Deal Doable
By Melanie Sun
8 hours in the past
U.S. President Donald Trump posted to social media that the cease-fire deal wouldn’t have been potential with out the U.S. operation to bomb Iran’s nuclear services.
“We couldn’t have made in the present day’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 means, that excellent ‘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 Reality Social, saying that the battle shall be declared over by midnight Wednesday.
Trump’s newest publish got here amid salvos of missiles being fired at Israel from Iran. He didn’t point out the missile assaults in his feedback.
In line 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 condominium constructing in southern Israel, killing at the least 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 USA, 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 post on X, the Israeli Protection Forces (IDF) wrote, “Sirens sounding in Israel as a consequence 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 announced on social media the cease-fire roughly 5 hours earlier.
“It has been absolutely agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there shall be a Full and Complete CEASEFIRE (in roughly 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and accomplished their in progress, ultimate missions!), for 12 hours, at which level the Warfare shall 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 Overseas Minister Seyed Araghchi then indicated in a publish 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 towards the Iranian individuals 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 rapidly given the inexperienced mild to depart their shelters. Preliminary studies stated {that a} multi-story residential constructing in Beersheba was hit by a missile. Israel’s Magen David Adom ambulance service reported at the least three deaths and eight accidents on the website.
On Monday, Trump informed NBC Information that he anticipated the cease-fire to “go without end,” a day after the U.S. inflicted critical injury to 3 Iranian nuclear services in a shock air assault to eradicate the nuclear menace that was Israel’s justification for its assaults on Iran.
“I feel the cease-fire is limitless. It’s going to go without end,” the president informed the community.
Reuters contributed to this report.
Home Speaker Johnson Praises Stop-Fireplace
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 quick publish to social media.
Whereas talking on the U.S. Capitol, he stated he hoped for peace within the Center East. “That’s what the individuals there deserve and so they 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 challenge 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 all the things,” 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 feel the president actually hit the reset button and stated, ‘Look, let’s truly produce long-term peace for the area,’” Vance stated.
“I truly suppose once we look again, we are going to say the 12-Day Warfare was an essential reset second for the complete 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 excellent at warfare.”
Warfare Might 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, in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement.
Within the six hours between the president’s announcement and midnight, both sides is anticipated to “have wound down and accomplished their in progress, ultimate 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 facet will stay PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL.”
Trump Says Israel, Iran Have Agreed to Stop-Fireplace
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 Warfare.”
“It has been absolutely agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there shall be a Full and Complete CEASEFIRE … for 12 hours, at which level the Warfare shall be thought-about, ENDED!” Trump wrote in a publish on Reality Social.
Each side will wind down their ultimate 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 shall 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 needs to be known as, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR,’” Trump wrote. “This can be a Warfare that would have gone on for years, and destroyed the complete Center East, but it surely didn’t, and by no means will!”
‘Shelter In Place’ Warning Lifted for People in Qatar
15 hours in the past
The “shelter in place” warning issued by the Division of State for People 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. A further 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 Occasions 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 publish simply minutes after asserting that Iran’s strike on a U.S. base in Qatar precipitated “hardly any injury.”
In a Reality Social publish, 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 publish on Reality 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 menace, the president stated. No People have been harmed from the missiles, he stated.
Iran stated earlier that its assault equaled the variety of bombs dropped by the USA 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 USA of its plan to assault a U.S. base in Qatar.
In a publish on Reality Social, Trump stated “I need to thank Iran for giving us early discover, which made it potential for no lives to be misplaced, and no person 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 People 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 publish, 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, in response to Reuters.
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 publish on social media platform X known as a “non permanent precautionary pause.”
“Whereas Dubai Airports is working with airways to make sure flights function in response to schedule, some flights might expertise delays or cancellations,” Dubai’s media workplace added. “Travellers are suggested to remain knowledgeable by checking repeatedly with their airways for the most recent updates.”
Johnson Rejects Warfare Powers Decision
17 hours in the past
Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has opposed a warfare powers decision to limit President Donald Trump’s potential 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 is just not an “acceptable time” for a warfare powers decision.
Such resolutions are privileged and subsequently drive votes within the Home and Senate. With Republicans overwhelmingly backing the strikes, it’s unlikely that such a measure would go 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 shall be briefed Tuesday on the menace posed by Iran previous to the U.S. strikes on three nuclear websites.
“Tomorrow, there shall be a chance for each single member of the Home to listen to the data from the administration, and hopefully they may 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 in regards to 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 in regards to 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 menace to its territorial integrity” and known as for a cease-fire.
The UAE stated it “strongly condemns” the assault. The UAE overseas ministry in a press release 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 Occasions, an official for the Division of Protection confirmed Iran’s assault towards the Al Udeid U.S. army base in Qatar and stated that the Pentagon is carefully monitoring the scenario.
“I can verify that al Udeid Air Base was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran in the present day,” the official stated.
“Presently, there aren’t any studies of U.S. casualties. We’re monitoring this case carefully and can present extra info because it turns into obtainable.”
The assault is the primary time that Al Udeid has ever been straight 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 publish 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 a press release on social media platform X that it “expresses its condemnation and denunciation, within the strongest phrases potential, the aggression launched by Iran towards the brotherly State of Qatar, which constitutes a flagrant violation of worldwide regulation and the rules of excellent neighborliness, and a completely 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 could 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 property.
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 straight 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 a press release 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 a press release that its retaliatory assaults have been away from populated areas in Qatar.
“The bottom focused by Iran’s highly effective forces was additionally a big distance from city services and residential areas in Qatar,” the nation’s Supreme Nationwide Safety Council stated in a press release.
“This motion posed no hazard to our pleasant and brotherly nation of Qatar and its honorable individuals,” 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 positioned. 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 towards close by Qatar.
Qatar Intercepts Iranian Missile Barrage, Condemns Assault
By Ryan Morgan
19 hours in the past
Qatari air protection methods efficiently intercepted an Iranian missile barrage on June 23, in response to a statement launched by the Qatari Ministry of Protection.
Qatar’s protection ministry confirmed the barrage focused the Al Udeid Air Base.
“Because of 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 most recent developments.
Majed al-Ansari, a spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Overseas 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 towards the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday.
- The bottom is the USA’ 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 quite a few missiles on the base. It stated the assault equaled the variety of bombs dropped by the USA 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 through state-run media shops together with PressTV and Fars News.
“The message of this decisive motion by the sons of the nation within the armed forces to the White Home and its allies is obvious and direct,” the Iranian army stated in a press release by means of state-run media, including that Iran gained’t “depart any violation of its territorial integrity, sovereignty, or nationwide safety unanswered.”
Additional particulars in regards to 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.
A press release from Qatar Overseas Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari on Monday said that the energy-rich nation “condemns the assault that focused” the Al Udeid Air Base, the place U.S. troops are stationed, in response to 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 gives command and management of airpower throughout the area, in addition to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the biggest expeditionary wing on the planet.
U.S. President Donald Trump, who introduced the U.S. airstrikes on Iran on Saturday night time, visited the air base final month.
Throughout 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 obligatory, to defend the USA of America or our companions. And that is considered one of our nice companions proper right here,” he stated, referring to Qatar.
Trump added that if the USA is threatened in some method, the army “will reply our enemies with out even interested by it. Now we have overwhelming power and devastating drive.”
Proper earlier than the missiles have been launched, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a statement on social media platform X that the regime can not enable strikes on the nation’s nuclear facility to go “unanswered” and can “reply,” in response to a translation.
The U.S. army has but to challenge a press release on the alleged missile barrages. The Epoch Occasions 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 USA has lengthy stated is designed to supply nuclear weapons.
“We’ll defend our individuals … however let’s hope they don’t select that route. Let’s all hope that they really resolve, ‘let’s go negotiate’ as a result of we wish a diplomatic and peaceable resolution,” 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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