🔥 US‑Israel Strike Iran Nukes; Iran Retaliates Against US Bases
Tensions in the Middle East have reignited as the **US and Israel** launched synchronized airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, followed by a swift missile retaliation targeting **US bases in Qatar and Iraq**.
🇺🇸 Round One: US‑Israel Airstrikes
On June 21–22, the U.S. B-2 stealth bombers and submarine-launched Tomahawks—along with Israeli fighter jets—struck Iran’s nuclear hubs at Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan, and military command centers in Tehran. President Trump called it a “spectacular success,” aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear ambitions :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
🚀 Round Two: Iran’s Counter-Strike
On June 23, Iran launched “Operation Annunciation of Victory,” firing short- and medium-range ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq—both home to US troops. Qatar’s air defenses intercepted all missiles, with no reported US or Qatari casualties :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
📹 Viral Air-Defense Footage
Social media lit up with videos showing Qatar’s Patriot missile systems intercepting Iranian warheads over Doha’s skyline :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
📈 Market & Global Impact
Brent crude dropped nearly 6% to ~$71/barrel after analysts interpreted the strike as controlled retaliation, signaling possible de-escalation :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. However, global stock indexes climbed as markets reacted positively.
🌐 Regional Fallout
- Diplomatic responses: Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq closed airspace; India urged restraint; UN & EU leaders called for calm :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
- Military alert: US aircraft evacuated from bases; Eastern Mediterranean naval forces redeployed amid security fears :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
- Strategic threats: Iran planned to block the Strait of Hormuz if further strikes occurred, which could disrupt 20% of global maritime oil trade :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
🛢️ What’s Next?
Analysts warn the region remains precariously close to war. Iran claims this was a symbolic “warning shot,” yet says stronger responses await. The US and Israel maintain readiness to escalate if necessary.
✅ Verified Sources:
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FT – Oil falls as Iran missile attack seen signaling de‑escalation apnews.com+10ft.com+10cbsnews.com+10
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Economictimes – Viral air-defense video over Doha ft.com+8washingtonpost.com+8economictimes.indiatimes.com+8
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Business Insider – Iran confirms missile attack aljazeera.com+9businessinsider.com+9axios.com+9
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Reuters – Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar & Iraq ft.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5
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Guardian – Live updates recap, no casualties apnews.com+5theguardian.com+5w
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