The U.S. president had chided each Israel and Iran for violating the cease-fire, calling on Israel to show again its planes.
Trump Says No to Regime Change
10 minutes in the past
President Donald Trump informed reporters on Air Power One on his strategy to the NATO summit that he doesn’t need regime change in Iran. He mentioned that it could result in chaos.
Israel to Abide by Stop-Hearth: Trump
1 hour in the past
President Donald Trump mentioned that Israel will abide by the cease-fire.
“ISRAEL will not be going to assault Iran. All planes will flip round and head residence, whereas doing a pleasant ‘Aircraft Wave’ to Iran. No person can be damage, the Ceasefire is in impact!” he wrote on Reality Social.
Trump: ‘These Guys Have Received to Calm Down’
By Owen Evans
1 hour in the past
Talking to reporters earlier than leaving for the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Trump mentioned each Israel and Iran had violated the cease-fire.
“These guys have gotten to settle down … I didn’t like loads of issues I noticed yesterday. I didn’t like the truth that Israel unloaded proper after we made the deal. They didn’t should unload, and I didn’t like the truth that the retaliation was very sturdy,” the president mentioned.
“Israel unloaded so much, and now I hear Israel simply went out as a result of they felt it was violated by one rocket that didn’t land wherever.”
Trump added, “That’s not what we would like. I’ll let you know, and I’m telling you I’m not pleased about that Israel both.”
Trump Tells Israel To not ‘Drop These Bombs’ on Iran
By Owen Evans
2 hours in the past
President Donald Trump has warned Israel to not break the cease-fire.
In a publish on social media platform Reality Social, Trump wrote in all caps: “Israel. Don’t drop these bombs. In case you do it’s a main violation. Deliver your pilots residence, now!”
Iran Denies Violating Stop-Hearth
By Owen Evans
2 hours in the past
Iran on Tuesday denied violating a cease-fire with Israel, based on Iranian state media.
State-run Tasnim Information Company reported that the Basic Employees of the Iranian Armed Forces denied claims by Israeli media that Iran had fired missiles at Israel.
Earlier than the truce started, either side exchanged heavy hearth in a single day.
Oil Value Slides After Israel Agrees to Stop-Hearth
By Owen Evans
3 hours in the past
Oil costs fell by about 5 p.c on Tuesday after Israel agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s cease-fire with Iran following almost two weeks of battle.
The slide may very well be short-lived, because it got here forward of Israeli Protection Minister Israel Katz’s saying this morning that Iran had “fully violated” the cease-fire, and vowing retaliation.
Earlier than Katz’s feedback, Brent crude, the worldwide benchmark for oil costs, fell to $67.66 a barrel, beneath the extent it was at when Israel launched missiles at Iran’s nuclear websites on June 13.
Costs had not too long ago risen over fears that Iran might disrupt international provides by blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a key delivery route for oil and fuel.
Stop-Hearth Falters: Protection Minister Instructs IDF to ‘Reply Forcefully’ After Iranian Missile Hearth
By Owen Evans
4 hours in the past
Israeli Protection Minister Israel Katz mentioned Iran had “fully violated” a cease-fire between the 2 nations by launching missiles greater than two hours after it took impact.
Katz mentioned he had instructed the Israeli army to renew concentrating on Iranian paramilitary and authorities websites in Tehran.
No accidents have been reported from the missiles, which have been launched towards Israel after the cease-fire started, based on Israel’s emergency providers.
Katz mentioned he had instructed the Israeli army to “reply forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with high-intensity strikes in opposition to regime targets within the coronary heart of Tehran.”
He mentioned this was as a consequence of “Iran’s blatant violation of the ceasefire declared by the President of the USA — by way of the launch of missiles towards Israel — and in accordance with the Israeli authorities’s coverage to reply forcefully to any breach.”
Missile Hearth Detected From Iran: IDF
4 hours in the past
The IDF mentioned at 10:35 a.m. native time that sirens had sounded in northern Israel after a missile was detected being fired from Iran.
“At the moment, the Air Power is working to intercept and strike wherever essential to get rid of the risk,” the Israeli Air Power mentioned in a publish on the social media platform X.
The warning got here shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace mentioned it acknowledged the cease-fire take care of Iran however reserved the proper to “reply forcefully to any violation of the cease-fire.”
Netanyahu’s Workplace Confirms Stop-Hearth
5 hours in the past
Israel has mentioned it agrees to the cease-fire with Iran, confirming the sooner announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, and becoming a member of Iran in formally recognizing the settlement.
The prime minister’s workplace formally acknowledged the cease-fire in a press release on Tuesday morning, declaring success in Operation Rising Lion and Israel’s different army targets, based on the Occasions of Israel.
“Israel has eliminated a twin rapid existential risk—each within the nuclear and ballistic missile fields,” the assertion learn.
Israel additionally acknowledged that one other senior Iranian nuclear scientist was killed and thanked Trump and the USA for his or her contribution in “eliminating the Iranian nuclear risk.”
“In mild of the achievement of the operation’s aims, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel has agreed to the president’s proposal for a bilateral ceasefire,” whereas reserving the proper to ”reply forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire,” mentioned the assertion from Netanyahu’s workplace.
The IDF mentioned in an earlier assertion that in a single day, the Israeli Air Power had struck a number of ballistic missile launchers in western Iran that had been primed to hitch the morning assaults.
It mentioned the operation foiled a a lot bigger assault on Israel.
Israel Says Airspace Has Reopened
7 hours in the past
The Israel Airports Authority mentioned at 8:30 a.m. native time that the skies above Israel have been open once more to incoming flights after a short closure in the course of the Iranian missile assaults within the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Trump Says Stop-Hearth in Impact
7 hours in the past
At 1:08 a.m. ET, or 8:08 a.m. native time in Tel Aviv, President Donald Trump declared in a publish that the cease-fire had begun.
“The ceasefire is now in impact. Please don’t violate it,” he wrote.
Iran Says Stop-Hearth Has Begun
7 hours in the past
At round 12:10 a.m. ET, Iranian state tv reported that the cease-fire had begun, as Israel was nonetheless being impacted by the final of six salvos of missiles fired from Iran forward of and overlapping with the agreed cease-fire deadline.
A kind of missiles hit an residence advanced in southern Israel, killing no less than 4 individuals.
In line with the main points of the cease-fire settlement introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran would “begin the ceasefire,” with Israel to observe 12 hours later, however throughout that point, “the opposite aspect will stay peaceable and respectful.”
Trump Says US Airstrikes on Iran Made Stop-Hearth Deal Doable
8 hours in the past
U.S. President Donald Trump posted to social media that the cease-fire deal wouldn’t have been doable with out the U.S. operation to bomb Iran’s nuclear services.
“We couldn’t have made right now’s ‘deal’ with out the expertise and braveness of our nice B-2 pilots, and all of these related to that operation. In a sure and really ironic method, that excellent ‘hit,’ late within the night, introduced everybody collectively, and the deal was made!!!” he mentioned.
Trump introduced the cease-fire deal six hours earlier on Reality Social, saying that the battle can be declared over by midnight Wednesday.
Trump’s newest publish got here amid salvos of missiles being fired at Israel from Iran. He didn’t point out the missile assaults in his feedback.
In line with an evaluation by the IDF, between 10 and 15 ballistic missiles have been launched from Iran in six salvos. Whereas most have been intercepted, one struck civilians in a Beersheba residence constructing in southern Israel, killing no less than 4 and leaving others wounded. The final salvo triggered sirens in Israel round 7:15 a.m. native time.
There gave the impression to be no additional assaults on Israel from Iran by 8 a.m. native time in Tel Aviv.
Sirens Sound in Israel After Iran Launches Recent Missile Assault
By Joseph Lord
9 hours in the past
Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel within the early hours of Tuesday morning native time, and late Monday evening in the USA, as salvos of recent missile assaults have been fired from Iran inside an hour of a cease-fire deal between the 2 introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
In a publish on X, the Israeli Protection Forces (IDF) wrote, “Sirens sounding in Israel as a consequence of a missile launch from Iran.”
The missiles got here after Tehran introduced a 4 a.m. native time deadline to stop hostilities.
Trump had introduced on social media the cease-fire roughly 5 hours earlier.
“It has been totally agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there can be a Full and Whole CEASEFIRE (in roughly 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and accomplished their in progress, ultimate missions!), for 12 hours, at which level the Conflict can be thought of, ENDED!”
The cease-fire is lower than one hour away from coming into impact.
After Trump’s announcement, the IDF issued an evacuation discover to Iranian residents forward of its assaults on District 6 and Tehran that occurred round 2:30 a.m. native time. Israeli media later reported that an Iranian nuclear scientist was killed within the strikes.
Iranian Overseas Minister Seyed Araghchi then indicated in a publish on X that Iran meant to abide by the cease-fire settlement reported by Trump earlier Monday, however mentioned that Israel would wish to cease its assaults three hours earlier, at 4 a.m. as a substitute of seven:30 a.m. native time. Tehran is half an hour forward of Israel.
He mentioned that as long as “the Israeli regime stops its unlawful aggression in opposition to the Iranian individuals no later than 4 am Tehran time, we’ve got no intention to proceed our response afterwards.”
Round two hours after that deadline, salvos of missiles from Iran triggered sirens throughout southern, central, and northern Israel, and civilians have been instructed to stay of their bomb shelters. On common, missiles take about 7–8 minutes to reach in Israel from Iran.
Israelis have been shortly given the inexperienced mild to depart their shelters. Preliminary reviews mentioned {that a} multi-story residential constructing in Beersheba was hit by a missile. Israel’s Magen David Adom ambulance service reported no less than three deaths and eight accidents on the website.
On Monday, Trump informed NBC Information that he anticipated the cease-fire to “go without end,” a day after the U.S. inflicted severe harm to a few Iranian nuclear services in a shock air assault to get rid of the nuclear risk that was Israel’s justification for its assaults on Iran.
“I believe the cease-fire is limitless. It’s going to go without end,” the president informed the community.
Reuters contributed to this report.
Home Speaker Johnson Praises Stop-Hearth
By Sam Dorman and Nathan Worcester
12 hours in the past
Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) praised the cease-fire Trump introduced on June 23. “Peace by way of STRENGTH!” he wrote in a short publish to social media.
Whereas talking on the U.S. Capitol, he mentioned he hoped for peace within the Center East. “That’s what the individuals there deserve and so they yearn for, even the Iranians,” he mentioned. “And we hope that all of it comes about.”
Johnson additionally commented on his colleague, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has clashed with Trump on this situation and authorities spending.
“I hope that Thomas Massie will come round and do what is correct by his constituents, and assist good laws, and cease teaming up with Democrats on all the things,” he mentioned.
Vance Says Trump ‘Hit the Reset Button’
By Sam Dorman
13 hours in the past
Vice President JD Vance hailed the cease-fire between Israel and Iran throughout an interview on Fox Information on June 23. He informed Fox Information host Bret Baier that the president has hit the “reset button” for the area.
“I believe the president actually hit the reset button and mentioned, ‘Look, let’s truly produce long-term peace for the area,’” Vance mentioned.
“I truly suppose once we look again, we’ll say the 12-Day Conflict was an necessary reset second for the complete area.”
Vance portrayed the second as a possibility for Iran to pursue a “path of peace.” He added that the Iranians’ assist of terror networks and failure to develop a nuclear weapon demonstrated “they’re simply not superb at battle.”
Conflict Might Finish at Midnight ET Wednesday, Trump Says
By Sam Dorman
13 hours in the past
Preparations for a full cease-fire are anticipated to start at 12 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning, based on President Donald Trump’s announcement.
Within the six hours between the president’s announcement and midnight, both sides is predicted to “have wound down and accomplished their in progress, ultimate missions,” he mentioned.
The phased cease-fire is scheduled to begin with Iran, after which at about midday ET on Tuesday, Israel will begin its cease-fire, Trump mentioned.
After 24 hours, round midnight Wednesday, Trump mentioned, the battle ought to have concluded.
“Throughout every CEASEFIRE, the opposite aspect will stay PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL.”
Trump Says Israel, Iran Have Agreed to Stop-Hearth
By Joseph Lord
14 hours in the past
President Donald Trump on June 23 introduced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a phased-in cease-fire, declaring an finish to what he known as “the 12 Day Conflict.”
“It has been totally agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there can be a Full and Whole CEASEFIRE … for 12 hours, at which level the Conflict can be thought of, ENDED!” Trump wrote in a publish on Reality Social.
Each side will wind down their ultimate army operations inside 6 hours, in a course of that Trump expects to be “PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL” on either side. A proper cease-fire will start in roughly 12 hours, whereas the battle can be declared over inside 24 hours, Trump mentioned.
“I want to congratulate each International locations, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Braveness, and Intelligence to finish, what needs to be referred to as, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR,’” Trump wrote. “It is a Conflict that might have gone on for years, and destroyed the complete Center East, however it didn’t, and by no means will!”
‘Shelter In Place’ Warning Lifted for People in Qatar
15 hours in the past
The “shelter in place” warning issued by the Division of State for People in Qatar has been lifted.
The preliminary order was issued early on June 23 previous to Iran’s missile launches at a U.S. army base within the area. Iran fired on the army set up in response to the U.S. airstrikes on the nation’s nuclear services over the weekend.
Whereas Qatari airspace remained closed, the directions for embassy personnel in Doha to remain inside was revoked, although it famous that the safety scenario might change quickly.
Qatar Confirms No Accidents From 19 Iranian Missiles
15 hours in the past
A Qatari army official mentioned just one missile of the 19 fired by Iran impacted a army base, and there have been no casualties.
Maj. Gen. Shayeq Al Hajri informed reporters on June 23 that Qatar’s U.S. base sustained some harm from the Iranian missiles.
The official mentioned there have been seven preliminary missiles fired by Iran, and all have been intercepted by Qatari air defenses over water between the 2 nations. A further 12 have been launched, and 11 have been intercepted over Qatar, however one hit the Al Udeid base.
The determine differs from President Donald Trump’s preliminary announcement of the interplay. The president mentioned 14 missiles have been launched by Iran in response to the American bombing of Iran’s nuclear services.
The Epoch Occasions has reached out to the Pentagon for clarification on the variety of missiles fired and intercepted.
Trump Says It’s ‘Time For Peace’
16 hours in the past
President Donald Trump referred to as for peace in a June 23 social media publish simply minutes after asserting that Iran’s strike on a U.S. base in Qatar precipitated “hardly any harm.”
In a Reality Social publish, the president wrote in all caps, “Congratulations world, it’s time for peace!”
14 Missiles Fired, 13 Intercepted, 1 ‘Set Free’: Trump
16 hours in the past
In a publish on Reality Social, Trump mentioned Iran fired 14 missiles at a U.S. army base in Qatar. 13 have been intercepted, and one was “let out,” because it posed no risk, the president mentioned. No People have been harmed from the missiles, he mentioned.
Iran mentioned earlier that its assault equaled the variety of bombs dropped by the USA on Iranian nuclear services over the weekend. The U.S. army mentioned it dropped 14 bunker-buster bombs on three Iranian nuclear websites.
Trump Thanks Iran for Giving Discover Earlier than Strike
17 hours in the past
President Donald Trump thanked Iran for notifying the USA of its plan to assault a U.S. base in Qatar.
In a publish on Reality Social, Trump mentioned “I need to thank Iran for giving us early discover, which made it doable for no lives to be misplaced, and no one to be injured. Maybe Iran can now proceed to Peace and Concord within the Area, and I’ll enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the identical.”
Trump additionally referred to as Iran’s assault “weak.”
“NO People have been harmed” and that “hardly any harm was executed.”
“Most significantly, they’ve gotten all of it out of their ‘system,’ and there’ll, hopefully, be no additional HATE.”
In a subsequent publish, Trump mentioned that “very importantly” no Qataris have been wounded or killed.
Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait Reopen Airspace
By Ryan Morgan and Jackson Richman
17 hours in the past
Bahrain and Kuwait have reopened their airspace following an Iranian assault on a U.S. base in Qatar, based on Reuters.
Town of Dubai, within the United Arab Emirates, has additionally reopened its airspace and resumed full operations at its airports following what the Dubai media workplace in a publish on social media platform X referred to as a “momentary precautionary pause.”
“Whereas Dubai Airports is working with airways to make sure flights function based on schedule, some flights might expertise delays or cancellations,” Dubai’s media workplace added. “Travellers are suggested to remain knowledgeable by checking repeatedly with their airways for the newest updates.”
Johnson Rejects Conflict Powers Decision
17 hours in the past
Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has opposed a battle powers decision to limit President Donald Trump’s capacity to strike Iran as he did over the weekend.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) launched the decision on June 17, together with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).
Johnson mentioned Monday that now will not be an “acceptable time” for a battle powers decision.
Such resolutions are privileged and subsequently drive votes within the Home and Senate. With Republicans overwhelmingly backing the strikes, it’s unlikely that such a measure would cross each chambers.
Home to Obtain Categorized Briefing on US Strike on Iran
17 hours in the past
Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) mentioned members of the Home of Representatives can be briefed Tuesday on the risk posed by Iran previous to the U.S. strikes on three nuclear websites.
“Tomorrow, there can be a possibility for each single member of the Home to listen to the knowledge from the administration, and hopefully they’ll current it in a fashion that’s complete,” Jeffries mentioned.
Jeffries and different Democrats have demanded a extra complete briefing for the Gang of Eight, made up of Home and Senate management in addition to intelligence committee leaders.
The minority chief later confirmed he was not alerted by the administration Monday morning concerning the potential for a retaliatory strike forward of Iran’s assault on the U.S. army base at Al Udeid in Qatar.
Home Democrat Chief: White Home Hasn’t But Briefed Congressional Leaders
18 hours in the past
Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) informed reporters throughout a press convention on Monday that the White Home hasn’t briefed the group referred to as the Gang of Eight concerning the U.S. strikes on Iran.
The Gang of Eight consists of the leaders of the Home and Senate and the chairmen and rating members of the Senate and Home Intelligence Committees.
Egypt, UAE Condemn Iran’s Assault
18 hours in the past
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have criticized Iran’s assault on the Al Udeid U.S. army base in Qatar.
Egypt mentioned the assault was a “violation to its sovereignty and a risk to its territorial integrity” and referred to as for a cease-fire.
The UAE mentioned it “strongly condemns” the assault. The UAE international ministry in a press release mentioned it was a “flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace, and a transparent violation of worldwide legislation and the UN Constitution.”
Pentagon Confirms Ballistic Missiles Utilized in Assault, No Casualties Reported
18 hours in the past
In an electronic mail to The Epoch Occasions, an official for the Division of Protection confirmed Iran’s assault in opposition to the Al Udeid U.S. army base in Qatar and mentioned that the Pentagon is intently monitoring the scenario.
“I can affirm that al Udeid Air Base was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran right now,” the official mentioned.
“At the moment, there are not any reviews of U.S. casualties. We’re monitoring this example intently and can present extra data because it turns into out there.”
The assault is the primary time that Al Udeid has ever been straight focused by a international energy.
18 hours in the past
Israel continued its strikes on Iran Monday, hitting the headquarters of the Iranian paramilitary’s Basij militia and different key targets, the Israel Protection Forces wrote in a publish on social media platform X.
Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Assault
19 hours in the past
Saudi Arabia has condemned Iran’s retaliatory assaults on a U.S. army base in Qatar.
The dominion mentioned in a press release on social media platform X that it “expresses its condemnation and denunciation, within the strongest phrases doable, the aggression launched by Iran in opposition to the brotherly State of Qatar, which constitutes a flagrant violation of worldwide legislation and the ideas of fine neighborliness, and a wholly unacceptable act that can’t be justified underneath any circumstances.”
Saudi Arabia went on to say that it “affirms its full solidarity with and unwavering assist for the State of Qatar and locations all its capabilities at Qatar’s disposal in assist of any measures it might take.
Egypt’s Nationwide Airline Cancels Flights
19 hours in the past
EgyptAir, the nationwide airline of Egypt, has canceled flights within the Center East in mild of Iran’s assault on U.S. army property.
Qatar Condemns Assault, Says It Retains Proper to Retaliate
19 hours in the past
Qatar’s international ministry mentioned that it retained the proper to answer Iran’s assault, and regarded the missile launch a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, and worldwide legislation.”
“We affirm that Qatar reserves the proper to reply straight in a fashion equal with the character and scale of this brazen aggression, in step with worldwide legislation,” international affairs spokesman Majed al-Ansari posted on social media platform X.
Iran’s Supreme Nationwide Safety Council issued a press release saying that the assault focused services removed from civilians and that Tehran was “dedicated to preserving and persevering with its heat and historic relations with Qatar.”
Iran: Assaults Have been Not in Populated Areas
19 hours in the past
Iran mentioned in a press release that its retaliatory assaults have been away from populated areas in Qatar.
“The bottom focused by Iran’s highly effective forces was additionally a major distance from city services and residential areas in Qatar,” the nation’s Supreme Nationwide Safety Council mentioned in a press release.
“This motion posed no hazard to our pleasant and brotherly nation of Qatar and its honorable individuals,” it added. “The Islamic Republic of Iran stays dedicated to preserving and persevering with its heat and historic relations with Qatar.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
Bahrain and UAE Shut Airspaces
19 hours in the past
The nations of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates closed their airspaces shortly after Iran’s assault on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Air raid sirens have been heard in Bahrain, the place the U.S. Navy’s fifth Fleet headquarters is positioned. The U.S. Air Power’s 380th Air Expeditionary Wing likewise is stationed within the UAE.
It’s unclear right now if the airspace closures corresponded to direct threats or have been taken in response to the assault in opposition to close by Qatar.
Qatar Intercepts Iranian Missile Barrage, Condemns Assault
By Ryan Morgan
19 hours in the past
Qatari air protection programs efficiently intercepted an Iranian missile barrage on June 23, based on a assertion launched by the Qatari Ministry of Protection.
Qatar’s protection ministry confirmed the barrage focused the Al Udeid Air Base.
“Because of God, the vigilance of the armed forces, and the precautionary measures taken, the incident didn’t end in any deaths or accidents,” Qatar’s protection ministry mentioned.
The ministry mentioned Qatar’s airspace and territory at the moment are protected, and Qatari armed forces are prepared to answer persevering with threats. The ministry additionally suggested residents and residents within the nation to proceed to watch official sources for steering and information on the newest developments.
Majed al-Ansari, a spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Overseas Affairs, condemned the Iranian missile barrage as “a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, worldwide legislation, and the United Nations Constitution.”
Ansari mentioned Qatar reserves the proper to reply in a fashion equal to the Iranian assault.
What to Know About Iran’s Assault
19 hours in the past
- Iran launched a missile assault in opposition to the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday.
- The bottom is the USA’ largest army set up within the Center East and has served because the ahead headquarters for U.S. Central Command since 2009.
- Iran mentioned that it launched various missiles on the base. It mentioned the assault equaled the variety of bombs dropped by the USA on Iranian nuclear services over the weekend.
- Qatar’s ministry of protection mentioned that it intercepted the missiles and that there have been no casualties.
Iran Says It Launched Missile Assault on US Base in Qatar
By Jack Phillips
19 hours in the past
Iran mentioned Monday evening native time that it launched missile barrages at an American army base in Qatar, two days after a U.S. airstrike focused the nation’s nuclear services.
The Iranian regime made the announcement on state tv and by way of state-run media retailers together with PressTV and Fars Information.
“The message of this decisive motion by the sons of the nation within the armed forces to the White Home and its allies is obvious and direct,” the Iranian army mentioned in a press release by way of state-run media, including that Iran gained’t “go away any violation of its territorial integrity, sovereignty, or nationwide safety unanswered.”
Additional particulars concerning the assault weren’t launched by the army. Fars Information mentioned that just one base in Qatar was focused, whereas PressTV mentioned a number of bases have been focused.
A press release from Qatar Overseas Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari on Monday mentioned that the energy-rich nation “condemns the assault that focused” the Al Udeid Air Base, the place U.S. troops are stationed, based on a translation from Arabic to English.
“We reassure that Qatar’s air defenses efficiently thwarted the assault and intercepted the Iranian missiles,” it mentioned, including that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard was accountable.
The assertion, which mentioned there have been no casualties in the course of the assault on the air base, mentioned Qatar would push for diplomatic efforts for “a severe return to the negotiating desk and dialogue.”
Al Udeid is residence to the U.S. Mixed Air Operations Middle, which gives command and management of airpower throughout the area, in addition to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the most important expeditionary wing on this planet.
U.S. President Donald Trump, who introduced the U.S. airstrikes on Iran on Saturday evening, visited the air base final month.
Through the go to, he spoke to troops stationed on the base and mentioned that his “precedence is to finish battle, not begin them.”
“However I’ll by no means hesitate to wield American energy, if it’s mandatory, to defend the USA of America or our companions. And that is one in all our nice companions proper right here,” he mentioned, referring to Qatar.
Trump added that if the USA is threatened in some method, the army “will reply our enemies with out even fascinated by it. We’ve overwhelming power and devastating drive.”
Proper earlier than the missiles have been launched, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian mentioned in a assertion on social media platform X that the regime can’t permit strikes on the nation’s nuclear facility to go “unanswered” and can “reply,” based on a translation.
The U.S. army has but to situation a press release on the alleged missile barrages. The Epoch Occasions contacted the Pentagon for remark Monday.
In early 2020, after the U.S. airstrike that killed highly effective Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, the regime launched a number of volleys of missiles at U.S. bases within the area.
After Saturday’s airstrikes, officers mentioned the Trump administration is open to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, which the USA has lengthy mentioned is designed to supply nuclear weapons.
“We’ll defend our individuals … however let’s hope they don’t select that route. Let’s all hope that they really determine, ‘let’s go negotiate’ as a result of we would like a diplomatic and peaceable resolution,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned in a Sunday interview with CBS Information’ “Face the Nation.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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