Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Bases in Middle East After Nuclear Site Strike

By: Manoah Kikekon 

Iran leadeer and Revolutionary Guard 

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched retaliatory missile strikes at U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, following the destruction of three key nuclear facilities by American forces. 

However, Qatari officials confirmed that all projectiles were successfully intercepted, preventing major damage.  

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack but issued an unusual apology to Qatar, stating the targeted base was far from civilian areas and posed no threat to the Gulf ally.  

U.S. intelligence sources revealed that Iran had forewarned Washington about the strikes a move seen as an attempt to save face while avoiding further escalation. 

The precision of the attack, which caused no casualties, suggests Tehran may be seeking a way to project strength without provoking all-out war.  

This mirrors Iran’s 2020 retaliation after the killing of General Qassem Soleimani, where missiles were fired but carefully avoided fatalities. 

Meanwhile, Gulf nations like the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait have shut their airspace as tensions simmer.