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Qatar Secures Iran-Israel Ceasefire Following Symbolic Missile Strike on Al Udeid

Its diplomats transformed a precautionary Iranian missile attack on the US’s Al Udeid airbase into an opening for President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire.

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Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani speaks after a meeting with the Lebanese president at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi/File Photo
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani bids farewell to President Donald Trump at Al Udeid Air Base, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Doha, Qatar.
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Overview

  • US forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites on June 20, escalating a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.
  • Iran launched a warning missile salvo at Qatar’s Al Udeid airbase on June 24, allowing time for evacuation before impact.
  • Qatar’s prime minister held talks with Iran’s delegation to win Tehran’s agreement to a US-proposed truce.
  • President Trump announced the ceasefire on June 24, halting cross-border strikes after 12 days of hostilities.
  • The agreement highlights Qatar’s role as a go-between for Washington and Tehran and builds on its track record in mediating regional disputes.