Overview

• On June 23, Iran launched 19 ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in response to U.S. strikes on the Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan nuclear facilities.
• Qatari air defenses supplemented by U.S. Patriot PAC-3 batteries intercepted 18 of the incoming missiles before they reached the base.
• One missile struck inside the facility but caused no casualties or material damage and left operations fully unaffected.
• Tehran provided advance warning of the strike to both Qatar and U.S. commanders through diplomatic channels.
• Despite President Donald Trump’s ceasefire declaration, Iran has continued launching missiles at Israel, underscoring persistent regional volatility.