Iran launched 14 short and medium-range ballistic missiles toward the American-operated Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, in what appears to be a carefully measured response to U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
According to MSNBC, the missile attack came after the United States conducted strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites at Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan. Before carrying out the strike, Iran gave Qatar advance notice about the timing and location of the attack, showing clear signs of wanting to avoid major escalation.
