๐น U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued two statements following the Iranian missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, confirming that no Americans or Qataris were harmed in the attack.
๐น Trump expressed gratitude to the Emir of Qatar for efforts toward regional peace, and emphasized that the swift response and coordination ensured zero casualties.
๐น In his second statement, Trump referred to Iranโs retaliation as a โvery weak responseโ to the U.S. operation targeting Iranian nuclear sites, adding that:
โข 14 missiles were launched by Iran.
โข 13 were intercepted, and 1 was allowed to fly as it posed no threat.
โข Minimal or no damage was recorded.
๐น Notably, Trump said: โI want to thank Iran for giving us early notice,โ which enabled preemptive defense measures and evacuation readiness.
๐น He concluded by calling on both Iran and Israel to pursue โPeace and Harmony in the Regionโ, signaling a moment of possible de-escalation after days of high tension.
