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Iran Strikes U.S. Base in Qatar as Georgetown Reviews Professor’s Attack Remarks

Georgetown University is reviewing Jonathan Brown after the professor expressed hope for a strike on U.S. forces following Washington's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites.

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Overview

  • President Donald Trump ordered B-2 stealth bombers to strike Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities on June 21 and described the operation as a one-off unless Iran retaliates.
  • On June 23, Iran retaliated by firing missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, and there have been no reported injuries.
  • President Trump warned of additional strikes if Iran escalates further.
  • Georgetown professor Jonathan Brown deleted an X post in which he urged a “symbolic strike” on a U.S. base, apologized and said he did not intend to call for violence.
  • Georgetown University condemned Brown’s comments and has launched a review to assess possible disciplinary measures.