Iran retaliated against the U.S. on Monday, launching missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, according to a U.S. defense official and a statement from the Qatar foreign ministry. The missiles targeted Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha and were intercepted by air defenses before they could strike the base,

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani speaks after a meeting with the Lebanese president at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi/File Photo DOHA (Reuters) -Qatar's prime minister said on Tuesday relations with Iran have been scarred by an Iranian missile volley at a U.

The Pentagon already had begun taking measures to strengthen its firepower in the Middle East and protect U.S. bases there.