Iranian state media is celebrating what it calls a “massive victory” after a wave of ballistic missiles was reportedly launched toward Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East. The base, which hosts thousands of American personnel and serves as a key hub for regional air operations, became the center of intense claims and counterclaims following the dramatic strike.

According to Iranian outlets affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the missile barrage forced U.S. forces to “flee and vacate” parts of the installation, describing the attack as a decisive demonstration of Iran’s military reach. Footage broadcast by Iranian media purportedly showed missiles launching from mobile platforms, with commentators declaring the operation a warning to Washington and its allies across the Gulf.

The strike reportedly involved multiple ballistic missiles aimed at the sprawling base complex outside Doha, where the United States operates advanced command centers, runways for strategic bombers, and logistics hubs supporting missions throughout the Middle East. Military analysts note that Al Udeid Air Base is one of the most critical facilities used by the United States Air Force and United States Central Command for operations in the region.