July 01, 2025

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If Iran retaliation ends here, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off

If Iran retaliation ends here, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off

Summary

Iran launched missiles at a US base in Qatar, with no reported American casualties or damage, in response to a recent US strike on Iranian nuclear sites. President Trump warned of a strong US response if Iran attacked US interests but expressed hope for peace if hostilities do not escalate further.

Key Facts

  • Iran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar to retaliate for a US strike on its nuclear facilities.
  • All Iranian missiles were reportedly intercepted, causing no American casualties or damage.
  • Iranian officials indicated more responses might come, despite this initial missile attack.
  • President Trump warned that the US would respond strongly to any Iranian attacks on US interests.
  • Trump suggested that peace could follow if Iran does not continue attacking.
  • In a past similar situation in January 2020, the US did not escalate after an Iranian missile attack injured US soldiers.
  • Iran reportedly tried to keep the attack proportional by giving advance notice to Qatar.
  • President Trump commented that the US military is prepared for any further Iranian threats.

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