Exclusive footage captured by a CMG reporter in Doha shows Qatar's air defenses intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at the U.S.'s Al Udeid Air Base on June 23. The dramatic nighttime video (🌙📹) reveals multiple projectiles being shot down mid-air, with no reported casualties or structural damage.
U.S. analysts suggest Iran's decision to issue advance warnings about the strikes indicates an attempt to balance domestic pressure for retaliation with a desire to avoid escalating regional tensions. 💡 'This was calibrated theater,' one expert noted, comparing it to a high-stakes video game where both sides save face without triggering all-out conflict. 🎮💥
Why It Matters
Al Udeid is America's largest military base in the Middle East, hosting 11,000+ personnel. The incident comes amid delicate negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and ongoing proxy conflicts across the region. 🌍⚖️
