In a nutshell: Al Udeid: Iran’s missile message

Iran retaliated against US strikes on its nuclear sites by targeting Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the heart of American military operations in West Asia.

Fourteen ballistic missiles destroyed a critical communications hub, exposing US vulnerability.

Despite official denials, the damage was strategic and deliberate.

Iran’s restraint issuing a 12-hour warning forced Washington to heed its deterrence.

The attack shattered the myth of US invincibility, leading to an immediate ceasefire and signaling a shift in regional power.

Iran’s message: West Asia is no longer America’s playground.