Iran has launched a significant military response against the United States, firing at least 10 missiles at American military installations in the Middle East on Monday.
The attack targeted Al Udeid base in Qatar, America's largest military installation in the region housing over 10,000 US troops and more than 100 aircraft, as well as another base in Iraq. This action comes as direct retaliation for US bombing operations against Iranian nuclear laboratories over the weekend.
Immediate Military Response
According to reports, aerial defense systems were activated shortly after a 'credible threat' alert was issued to personnel at the Al Udeid base. US military installations in Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain also sounded air raid sirens following the initial targeting of the Qatar facility.
The missile strikes represent a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations, with Iran explicitly warning that the United States would "directly pay" for strikes on its nuclear facilities rather than operating through Israel.
US Response and Global Implications
President Donald Trump has convened his national security team at the White House to address the situation, while US military assets worldwide have been placed on high alert. The confrontation comes amid already heightened tensions in the region involving Israel and Iran.
This development follows reports that Russia has backed Iran's right to self-defense and described their partnership as 'unbreakable,' while China's foreign minister has condemned both Israeli and US attacks on Iran as setting a 'bad precedent.'
The White House has previously stated it is not seeking regime change in Iran despite remarks from President Trump suggesting otherwise.
Meanwhile, the conflict has already begun affecting global markets, with Nigerian petrol marketers reportedly increasing fuel prices twice in a single week as a result of the Israel-Iran tensions.
BenriNews will continue to monitor this developing situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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