Summary
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to Qatar for Iran's missile strike on a US base in Qatar, saying Qatar was not the target. Iran fired 19 missiles at the base as a response to US actions, and Qatar intercepted 18 of them.
Key Facts
- Iranian President Pezeshkian spoke with Qatar's Emir to express regret over the missile strike.
- The attack targeted the US base Al Udeid in Qatar, not the Qatari population.
- Qatar's defense forces intercepted 18 out of 19 Iranian missiles.
- The Iranian attack was in response to a US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
- Qatar's Emir condemned the attack, calling it a violation of Qatar's airspace and sovereignty.
- Qatar maintained that it has always supported diplomatic efforts and dialogue with Iran.
- Qatar sent a complaint to the UN, calling the missile strike a threat to regional peace.
- US President Trump announced that Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire following these events.
