Overview

• The U.S. military intercepted all Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Al Udeid on June 23, marking the largest single Patriot missile engagement in U.S. history.
• Gen. Dan Caine said that a 44-soldier skeleton crew operated two Patriot batteries deployed from U.S. forces in South Korea and Japan.
• No missiles struck the base and there were no reported U.S. or Qatari casualties following the retaliation.
• Most non-essential personnel were relocated beyond the perimeter under a minimum force posture before the attack.
• President Trump confirmed that Iran provided advance warning to ensure a symbolic rather than escalatory strike.