Missile Lands at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, No Damage Reported

Missile Lands at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, No Damage Reported

Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, home to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), was targeted in a missile attack by Iran on Monday, June 23, 2025. According to Iran's state-run news agency Tasnim, the attack was launched by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) [1]. The U.S. defense official confirmed that the base was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran, but no U.S. casualties were reported [1].

Qatar's Foreign Minister, Majed Al Ansari, confirmed that Iran attempted to strike the U.S. airbase and that Qatar's air defenses successfully intercepted the Iranian missiles [2]. The attack came hours after Qatar closed its airspace and the U.S. Embassy called on American nationals to shelter in place. The base had been evacuated prior to the attack [1].

The attack followed a weekend U.S. airstrike on Iran's nuclear facilities, which Iran has since responded to with threats of further retaliation. Iran's defense minister, Amir Hatami, stated that the U.S. would receive a "decisive response," while Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a public statement condemning the U.S. action [2].

The incident has had a limited impact on broader markets. While the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) saw slight declines, the Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ), which tracks the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, remained in the green [2].

Qatar's Ministry of Defence stated that the Qatari air defenses successfully intercepted the missile attack, resulting in no fatalities or injuries. The ministry emphasized that Qatar's airspace and territory remain secure, and the Qatari Armed Forces are always on high alert [3].

The attack is a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and its implications for regional stability and geopolitical dynamics are being closely monitored.

References:
[1] https://www.npr.org/2025/06/23/g-s1-74059/iran-attack-us-bases-iraq-qatar
[2] https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/qatar-confirms-iran-tried-to-strike-us-air-base/chm5aQvRRd5
[3] https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/gcc/qatar-ministry-of-defence-qatari-air-defences-successfully-intercept-missile-attack-targeting-al-udeid-air-fomdupa0