Explosions were reported over Doha after Iran launched a missile operation targeting U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq. According to Tasnim news agency, the missile barrage was part of a retaliatory campaign dubbed “Basharat Fath” (Promise of Victory),

Qatar condemned Iran's attack on the largest US military base in the region, calling it a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty.

Iran said the Qatar attack matched the number of bombs dropped by the U.S. on its nuclear sites, signaling its likely desire to de-escalate.

Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. The following map shows where the U.S.’s other key military bases near Iran.

Trump’s statement that he might wait “two weeks” to decide on striking Iran was part of an elaborate administration effort at “misdirection,” officials said.

Hegseth said the U.S. military was positioned to defend itself in the Middle East, but also to respond against Iran if it goes through with longstanding threats to retaliate. The Trump administration said it is not looking for a wider war with Iran,