On June 23, Iran retaliated to US strikes on its nuclear sites by targeting the Al-Udeid US base in Qatar. However, Iran gave prior notice to the US and Qatar, leading to no casualties. Later the same day, Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after 11 days of escalating attacks. Iran’s move was largely symbolic, aimed at preserving credibility while avoiding escalation due to economic pressures and diplomatic calculations.

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• Iran hit US base in Qatar after American strikes on Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan
• Attack caused no casualties; Iran gave advance warning to US, Qatar
• Trump thanked Iran, called response “weak and expected,” urged peace
• Hours later, Trump announced Iran-Israel ceasefire to begin in 6 hours
• Israel’s strikes were most damaging; targeted IRGC HQ, military sites
• Iran used new Kheybar Shekan missiles for first time in retaliation
• Tehran avoided using proxies like Hezbollah, Hashd-al-Shaabi in attack
• Strait of Hormuz remained open; no energy disruption
• Iran seeks to balance deterrence with space for future talks
• Qatar’s neutral ties made it a low-risk site for calibrated response