Breaking: Missiles fired from Iran target US military bases in qatar and Iraq

DDM News

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply as multiple missiles were reportedly launched from Iran, targeting American military installations in Qatar and Iraq.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered from officials familiar with the matter that the United States is actively tracking the incoming threats aimed at key bases in the region.

According to two US officials, the missile attacks appear to be directed toward Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and other US facilities in Iraq.

In response to the unfolding crisis, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine have convened in the White House Situation Room to assess and manage the situation.

The White House confirmed that top national security and defense officials are closely monitoring developments.

A senior official disclosed that particular attention is being paid to the possibility of an attack on Al Udeid Air Base, which has been highlighted as a likely target.

President Donald Trump recently visited the base on May 17, becoming the first US president to do so since 2003.

During his visit, Trump praised the service members stationed there and emphasized their role in safeguarding American interests abroad.

“No visit in the Gulf would be complete without stopping to salute the people who keep America safe, strong and free,” the president stated during his address to the troops.

Al Udeid Air Base, located southwest of Doha, is the largest US military installation in the Middle East.

It serves as a strategic hub for US air operations in the region, housing more than 10,000 American service members.

The base is also used by coalition partners for launching air missions in the ongoing fight against terrorism and to support regional stability.

In Iraq, US military outposts continue to be on high alert amid recurring tensions with Iranian-backed militias and growing instability.

Though the exact number of missiles launched remains unclear, officials are analyzing trajectory data and coordinating with regional allies.

The missile launches come against the backdrop of strained US-Iran relations, further exacerbated by recent escalations involving proxy forces across the region.

As the situation develops, the Pentagon is expected to release an official statement and outline possible countermeasures in response to Iran’s actions.

Security analysts warn that this incident could increase volatility in the Gulf region and trigger retaliatory measures from the US or its allies.

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