Israel bombs the symbolic places of the Iranian regime, while Tehran retaliates against the entry of the United States into the war. Missiles against the US base of Al Udeid in Qatar. An action more than anything demonstrative, given that Iran had previously warned Doha of the attack to allow the evacuation of the base and avoid casualties. So much so that late in the evening, surprisingly, Trump on his social Truth "thanks" Tehran and launches an appeal for peace to both Iran and Israel.
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Trump will not respond to the attack
Donald Trump does not plan to respond with another military strike against Iran after its "failed" attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, a military official told the New York Post. "As long as things remain this way, Trump has no intention of responding to the 'failed retaliation,'" the source said, suggesting that tensions in the Middle East should ease.
Trump: «Thanks to Tehran for warning us, now peace»
"I want to thank Iran for warning us in a timely manner, which meant that no lives were lost and no one was hurt. Perhaps Iran can now move forward towards peace and harmony in the region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same," said Donald Trump on Truth. "The most important thing," the American president continued, "is that Iran has let off steam and hopefully there will be no more hatred." Trump also called the Iranian response "very weak" and concluded his message on social media with the following: "Congratulations world, it's time for peace!"
Khamenei: "We will not accept any aggression"
"We have not attacked anyone, we do not accept anyone's aggression, we will not submit to anyone's aggression: this is the logic of the Iranian nation." This is what Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei wrote on X after the missile attack on a US base in Qatar. The post by the leader of the Islamic Republic is accompanied by an artificially created image showing an American flag in flames while in the background there appears to be a military base reduced to rubble under a rain of fire.
Iran, state media: Six missiles hit US base in Qatar
Iran said six Iranian missiles hit the US base in Qatar, in retaliation for Sunday's US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, state media reported. "Six missiles hit the US base in Al-Udeid in Qatar," the state-run Irna news agency reported, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
US to Reuters: "No raids on other US bases besides Qatar"
No Iranian attacks were reported at any other U.S. bases except Qatar, Reuters reported online, citing a U.S. military official.
Crosetto: «Military in Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar are safe»
"I can reassure you that all Italian soldiers present in Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar have promptly adopted all the required security procedures, including — where necessary — preventive movement to safe areas. These attacks fall within the framework of the operational hypotheses already considered in recent days by the Defense technicians, who had immediately ordered the prudential repositioning of the Italian contingents in the theaters involved. To date, all personnel are therefore safe and there are no consequences or critical issues for our soldiers employed in international missions". Thus the Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto.
CNN: "Trump Doesn't Want Greater Military Involvement"
Donald Trump does not want greater military involvement in the Middle East. CNN reports, citing sources close to the president after Iran's retaliation.
Iran: "Clear message to US, no attack without response"
With the attack on the US base in Qatar, "the message of the Iranian armed forces to the White House and its allies is clear: Iran will not let any aggression against its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security go unanswered." This was stated by the Revolutionary Guards in a statement. "We warn that the time of hit-and-run is over and that the repetition of any misdeed will lead to the collapse of the US military pillars in the region, its humiliating flight from Western Asia and the materialization of the cause of the Islamic nations, which is sweeping away the cancerous tumor of Zionism," it reads.
Iran’s National Security Council added that the action posed “no threat” to Qatar. “In response to the aggressive and insolent action of the United States against Iran’s nuclear sites and facilities, the powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran attacked the US Al Udeid air base,” in Qatar, the council said in a statement. The number of missiles used “was the same as the number of bombs that the United States used in the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities,” it added. “This action does not pose any threat to our friendly and brotherly country, Qatar,” it added.
US: No casualties in Tehran attack on Qatar military base
There were no casualties or injuries in the Iranian attack on the American military base in Qatar, a US official said.
Kuwait, Italian soldiers in bunker as a precaution
In Kuwait, the Italian soldiers are sheltered in bunkers as a precaution, while those in Qatar are safe. Furthermore, in Iraq, in Erbil and Baghdad, there are no reports of missile attacks due to Iranian retaliation that could have involved the bases where the Italian soldiers operate. This was learned from informed sources, according to which the attacks "were within the possibilities forecast". For this reason, the Italians who operated in the places targeted "had been moved previously".
Tehran's Operation Called "Blessing of Victory"
The Iranian missile operation against US bases that Iranian state TV called "powerful" has been dubbed the 'Blessing of Victory', the official IRNA news agency reports.
"Three missiles hit the US base"
At least three Iranian missiles have hit the US base of Al Udeid in Qatar, Iranian state TV reported, citing Tass. The attack was apparently coordinated with Qatari officials, the New York Times reported, according to which Tehran also gave advance warning of the attacks in order to avoid casualties.
In Qatar 10 Italian soldiers, "they are safe elsewhere"
There are currently ten Italian military personnel, from the Air Force, who are in Qatar and were operating in the American base of Al Udeid on the outskirts of Doha, where Iran began the retaliatory operation. At the moment the group of soldiers - we learn from informed sources - is "safe elsewhere".
Doha: «We reserve the right to respond»
Qatar considers the Iranian attack on the air base "a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and airspace, as well as international law and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that the State of Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportionate to the nature and scale of this blatant aggression in accordance with international law." This was reported on X by Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari.
Qatar: «Attack foiled»
"Qatari's air defenses thwarted the attack and successfully intercepted Iranian missiles." Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari reported this on X, adding "the State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack on the Al Udeid air base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps." The base, the spokesman added, "had been evacuated earlier in accordance with approved security and precautionary measures." No deaths or injuries were reported.
Trump in the Situation Room
Donald Trump, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine and Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth are currently in the Situation Room to monitor Iran's attacks, CNBC reports, citing White House sources.
Meloni: «Italy does not participate in the attack on Iran»
"I have already said that Italy is not militarily engaged, it has not participated and is not participating, the use of the bases has not been requested, which in any case can only be used with the authorization of the government and after a parliamentary passage". This was stated by the President of the Council, Giorgia Meloni, in the Chamber during the reply after the communications in view of the next European Council. "I believe it is unrealistic to speculate on scenarios that have not occurred, certain decisions are not taken on ideological grounds. In any case I can say that I do not think it will happen, but I can guarantee that a decision of this kind will have to go through parliament, unlike what happened when we were not in government".
Iran, missiles towards US bases in Qatar
Iran has fired six missiles at U.S. bases in Qatar, Axios correspondent Barak Ravid reports on X. Loud explosions are heard in Doha, Qatar, Reuters reports. Iran has also fired a missile at a U.S. base in Iraq, while a U.S. base in Syria has reportedly been attacked with mortar fire in the western province of Hasakah.
NGO estimates nearly 1000 dead in Iran under Israeli raids
The death toll from attacks conducted in Iran by Israel from June 14 to today has risen to 950 dead (almost double the official figures) and 3,450 injured, according to updated estimates by Human Rights Activists News Agency (Hrana), an independent Iranian non-governmental organization that deals with human rights. This can be read on its website. The NGO estimates that the majority of the victims are civilians. The same source also reports a number of 640 arrests on the internal front in these 10 days, against the backdrop of the crackdown by the authorities in Tehran against protests and suspicions of espionage and collaboration.
US Expects Iran Retaliation Within 2 Days
The US expects an Iranian retaliation against some of its targets in response to the attack on nuclear facilities last night within two days, two senior Washington officials said anonymously on the Reuters website. We expect it to happen "in a day or two," one of the sources interviewed said.
Rutte: "US raid on Iran does not violate international law"
"I do not agree with those who consider the US attack on Iran to be in conflict with international law," said Secretary General Mark Rutte on the eve of the NATO summit in The Hague. "My main fear," he added, "is that Tehran could have the atomic bomb, which would be a threat to Israel and the entire region."
Tehran University Hit by Israeli Airstrikes
A university in Tehran was hit today in the latest wave of Israeli raids on Iran. Consistent sources reported this in local media, including in English, while several students and researchers reported on social media that the structure had suffered damage. It is not yet clear whether there were any victims. The university in question is Shahid Beheshti University, in the northern sector of the Iranian capital, which was at the center of bombings today that also targeted the electrical network, causing temporary blackouts in some areas. This is not the first university targeted since the beginning of Israel's attacks.
Israel: "Evin Hit to Free Dissidents"
An Israeli source who remained anonymous for security reasons explained to ANSA that the attack by IAF fighters on the gates of Evin prison in Tehran is part of an attempt to free dissidents in the context of a possible internal protest aimed at overthrowing the current government in Iran. The aim is also to induce the ayatollahs to agree to end the war and negotiate on nuclear power. It is expected that during the day and night, Israeli fighters will intensify attacks against Iran to achieve important military and consequently political results more quickly.
IDF: "Revolutionary Guards Headquarters Hit"
Israeli attacks are underway at the Revolutionary Guards headquarters in Tehran, the IDF spokesman said.
Putin condemns US attacks
In a telephone conversation today, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani condemned the Israeli and American attacks on Iran, saying that they "gravely violate the UN Charter and other norms of international law" and "are fraught with extremely dangerous and unpredictable consequences for the stability of the region and the entire global security system," the Kremlin said in a statement, cited by Tass.
Iran discusses law to suspend cooperation with IAEA
The Iranian parliament will discuss a bill on suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran: "Serious consequences for the US after the attacks"
Iran has threatened the United States with "serious consequences" after attacks on the country's nuclear sites, a senior government official said.
Khamenei: "Punishment against Israel will continue"
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed that “punishment will continue” against Israel, Al Jazeera reports. In his first social media statement since the US attacks on the country’s nuclear sites, Khamenei told X: “The Zionist enemy has committed a grave mistake, a grave crime; it must be punished and we are doing it, we are doing it now.” The post was accompanied by an image of a burning skull with the Star of David against a backdrop of burning buildings.
IDF: «Bombings underway in western Iran»
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is bombing military facilities in Kermanshah, western Iran, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) said on Telegram.
Trump: "Nuclear sites destroyed"
" All nuclear sites in Iran have suffered monumental damage, as shown by satellite images. Annihilation is an accurate term! The white structure shown is embedded deep in the rock, with its roof well below ground level, and completely protected from fire. The greatest damage occurred well below ground level. Bullseye!" US President Donald Trump on Truth.
Missiles from Iran, Alert Across Central Israel
Alarm sirens are sounding in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and throughout central Israel as missiles are launched from Iran.
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