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Qatar Intercepts Iranian Missiles, Brokers Ceasefire Amid Tensions

6/30/2025

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On June 23, Iran unleashed a missile barrage on Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, aiming at U.S. interests in a climate of rising tensions. Qatar's defense forces heroically intercepted 18 missiles, averting disaster. In the aftermath, Qatar brokered a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, with U.S. support, highlighting the precarious nature of regional stability.

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On June 23, Iran unleashed a missile barrage on Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, aiming at U.S. interests in a climate of rising tensions. Qatar's defense forces heroically intercepted 18 missiles, averting disaster. In the aftermath, Qatar brokered a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, with U.S. support, highlighting the precarious nature of regional stability.