Iran has launched a significant wave of missile strikes on U.S. military installations in Iraq and Qatar, marking a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict following American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Codenamed “Basharat al-Fath,” the Iranian operation began Monday, with at least six missiles reportedly fired at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar—the largest U.S. military base in the region—according to Axios, citing Israeli sources. The base, located near Doha, hosts over 8,000 American troops.

Residents of the Qatari capital reported hearing multiple explosions, later confirmed by international agencies including Agence France-Presse and Reuters. Simultaneously, a missile strike was launched toward a U.S. base in Iraq, as reported by Israeli outlet Haaretz, though further details remain scarce.

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A senior official told Al-Monitor that both the White House and Pentagon are actively monitoring the threats to U.S. personnel and infrastructure, particularly in Qatar. No confirmed reports on casualties or damage have yet been released.

This assault is Iran’s most aggressive direct strike on U.S. forces since its retaliation for the 2020 killing of Quds Force commander Gen. Qasem Soleimani.

Iran’s actions follow President Donald Trump’s recent decision to enter the Israel-Iran conflict militarily by targeting Iran’s key nuclear sites—Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Tehran condemned the attacks, calling them a breach of sovereignty and declaring that Washington had “crossed a big red line.”

Qatar, caught in the crossfire, suspended air travel and urged civilians to remain indoors. With the situation unfolding rapidly, both Qatari and Iraqi authorities are working to assess the aftermath and potential for further conflict.