US EditionIowa Lawmakers Condemn Iran's Attack on U.S. Military Base in Qatar
- Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike on June 23, 2025, targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a major U.S. military hub in the Middle East.
- The strike responded to a U.S. air assault over the weekend that obliterated key Iranian nuclear facilities and followed warnings issued by Iranian officials.
- Qatari air defenses intercepted 13 of the 14 missiles fired, with no casualties or significant damage reported, while the strike conveyed Iran's measured resolve.
- U.S. and Iowa Republican lawmakers condemned the attack, with Rep. Randy Feenstra stating, "The U.S. will not cower in the face of terror" and emphasizing consequences for further aggression.
- The incident maintained regional tensions but avoided escalating into full-scale conflict, suggesting both sides sought a proportional show of force with diplomatic off-ramps.
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