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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-23 at 18:04
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Iran launches missile barrage on US bases in Middle East
Regional tensions surge as Iran warns of regional collapse
US on high alert amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict
The time is now 02:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 2:00 PM, tensions in the Middle East remain exceptionally high amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and regional allies. Reports confirm that Iran has launched a series of ballistic missile attacks targeting American military installations in Qatar and Iraq. Iranian state sources describe this operation as "Operation Victory Message," asserting it was conducted in response to what Tehran characterizes as "blatant aggression" by the United States against Iranian nuclear facilities. The missile barrage reportedly included six ballistic missiles fired at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, home to approximately ten thousand US troops, and at least one missile targeted the Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq, where sirens sounded and troops were ordered into shelters. Explosions have been reported in both locations, with some sources indicating that all missiles were intercepted, though reports from regional media suggest that three missiles may have caused damage in Qatar.
This attack follows Iran’s recent military operations, which Iran claims are part of its ongoing "Operation Victory Message," and signals a sharp escalation in the regional conflict. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a statement warning that any further aggressive actions by US forces will be met with "accelerated collapse" of American military presence in the region, further intensifying fears of a broader conflict.
Meanwhile, Iran has announced a military operation dubbed "Basharat Fatah," targeting American bases across Iraq and Qatar, with reports indicating that missile launchers have been positioned strategically in anticipation of possible retaliatory strikes. The Iranian regime has also claimed responsibility for launching six ballistic missiles toward Qatar and one toward Iraq, with some reports suggesting additional missile launches are scheduled later in the evening.
In response to these attacks, regional countries such as Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have activated their air defense systems. Sirens sounded in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq, and explosions were reported in Doha and other regional locations. The Qatari government condemned the strikes, calling them a "blatant violation" of sovereignty, and has reserved the right to respond. Israeli officials confirm that Israel has observed the increased activity and are closely monitoring the situation.
The United States, which maintains approximately 40,000 troops across multiple bases in the Middle East, including the Al Udeid base in Qatar and the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq, has heightened its alert status. Pentagon sources report that US military assets in the region are on high alert, with some reports suggesting all American aircraft have already evacuated certain strategic sites as a precaution.
In Washington, President Donald Trump is convening a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to assess the situation and determine the next steps. A high-level briefing is scheduled within the next half hour, amid speculation that the US might consider a military response or diplomatic measures to de-escalate the crisis.
Adding to the volatility, reports indicate that Iran’s military has activated air defense systems in central Iran, and that the Iranian regime is preparing for further actions. Some sources suggest that Iran’s attack is "scheduled" for tonight at 9 p.m. local time, though there is speculation that some of this may be symbolic, designed to demonstrate Iran’s resolve without triggering full-scale conflict.
As regional sirens continue to sound and expl
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