Qatar missile strike captured on video before ceasefire

WorldPolitics
24 Jun 2025 • 3:07 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Iran launched missile strikes on a US base in Qatar on Monday, 23 June, following the closure of Qatar's airspace.
  • The strikes were a retaliation for Washington's bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities the day prior.
  • Iran informed the US of the impending attacks hours beforehand via two diplomatic channels.
  • The events occurred before a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Iran, bringing a halt to what US president Donald Trump called a “12 day war”.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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