Iran missile strikes U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Pentagon confirms

The Pentagon confirmed that one Iranian ballistic missile struck the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar last month, causing minimal damage. Most missiles were intercepted by U.S. and Qatari air defenses during the largest Patriot missile engagement in U.S. history.

The Pentagon said on Friday that an Iranian ballistic missile hit the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23. The remainder of the missiles fired were intercepted by U.S. and Qatari air defence systems.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the missile caused minimal damage to equipment and structures, with no injuries reported.

Al Udeid Air Base remains fully operational, working alongside Qatari partners to maintain regional security.

The missile barrage marked a significant escalation after the U.S. targeted Iranian nuclear sites on June 21.

U.S. Central Command said American and Qatari forces successfully defended against the attack.

Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described the response as the largest single Patriot missile engagement in U.S. military history, noting extensive missile launches but without specifying exact numbers.

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