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Iran Strikes Al-Udeid Air Base in Response to US Nuclear Site Attacks; Homeland Security Secretary Reports No Domestic Threats

Kristi Noem says intelligence briefings show no immediate risks to the US homeland despite rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

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Kristi Noem, Secretary of National Security of the United States of America, participates in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at ZEN.COM Expo in Jasionka, Poland, on May 27, 2025. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is an event originating from the United States, organized by the American Conservative Union, where conservative activists and politicians meet every year. The event integrates conservatives from all over the world. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Overview

  • On June 21, the US conducted precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities with B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles to eliminate emerging threats.
  • Iran retaliated on June 23 by firing missiles at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, but Qatar’s air defenses intercepted them without inflicting US casualties.
  • The Qatari foreign ministry condemned the missile attack as a violation of its sovereignty and signaled its right to respond under international law.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said intelligence assessments have found no imminent threats to the US mainland and she is convening briefings with state officials.
  • Emphasizing national security, Noem urged Americans to appreciate their safety and praised the administration’s proactive approach to global threats.