Iran Launches Missile Attacks on US Base in Qatar; Khamenei Vows No Surrender; US Calls it Symbolic; India Expresses Concerns Over Oil Supply
Missile Attacks on US Bases: Following Iran's missile attack on a US military base in Qatar, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded, stating that Iran is not a nation that surrenders and will not accept any form of injustice. Following the attack, the US dismissed it as symbolic and declined to retaliate.
Reactions in Tehran Following Missile Attacks on US Base
Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Celebrations were observed in Tehran immediately following the action. No casualties have been reported. Following this action, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Iran is not a nation that will yield and will not tolerate injustice at any cost.
Khamenei Declares: “We Will Not Surrender”
Ayatollah Khamenei stated that those familiar with Iranian history and culture understand that the nation never surrenders. He clarified that the attack was not intended to cause harm but served as a powerful message. He emphasized that Iran will never bow to pressure and will resolutely confront all forms of injustice.
US Labels Attack as Symbolic
Following the attack, US President Donald Trump responded, describing it as relatively weak and symbolic. According to Trump, Iran fired 14 missiles, 13 of which were destroyed by US defense systems. One missile was intentionally allowed to miss its target. The US made it clear that it would not respond militarily to the attack.
Qatar Reopens Airspace
Following the Iranian attack, Qatari airspace was closed for several hours, impacting flights from several countries, including India. The civil aviation authority has since announced that Qatari airspace has reopened and flights have resumed normally.
Concerns Over Potential Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Rising tensions between Iran and the US have raised concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil shipping route. Iran has hinted at the possibility of temporarily closing this vital waterway.
India receives a significant portion of its crude oil supply through this route. However, the Indian government stated that it currently receives only 1.5 million barrels of crude oil out of a total of 5.5 million barrels from the Middle East. India also has access to alternative sources to maintain its supply. India expressed concern over the situation and appealed for peace.
