In a bold and escalating move, Ir@n’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released high-definition footage showing the launch of Qiam short-range ballistic missiles targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar—home to thousands of U.S. and coalition forces.
The footage, broadcast across Ir@nian state media and quickly picked up by global networks, depicts nighttime launches with roaring trails of fire and precision-targeted trajectories, allegedly aimed at what the IRGC describes as “centers of aggression.”
This development follows heightened tensions in the Gulf after weeks of covert threats and diplomatic friction between Tehran and Washington. Al Udeid Air Base, a critical hub for U.S. operations in the Middle East, has not yet confirmed the extent of the damage or any casualties.
Ir@nian military officials claim the strike is a “measured response” to what they call “continued provocation and hostile activity” in the region. “This is a message to all those who believe Ir@n’s deterrent power is a bluff,” said IRGC spokesperson Brig. Gen. Ahmad Mahdavi.
The U.S. Department of Defense is yet to issue a formal response, though sources say missile defense systems were activated during the incident, with mixed results.
Tensions across the Gulf are now at a boiling point, with regional powers on high alert and oil prices surging amid fears of broader conflict.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.
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