Iran Launches Missile Operation 'Annunciation of Victory' Targeting U.S. Bases in Iraq and Qatar

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On June 23, 2025, Iran reportedly launched a missile campaign titled "Annunciation of Victory" on U.S. military targets in Iraq and Qatar, as reported by Iran's Tasnim News Agency. The news is reported at a time when there was an acute escalation of tension in the region, six missiles being fired at the U.S. bases in Qatar, as a journalist from Axios quoted Israeli officials.

1. Timeline of Events

Tasnim News reported the missile operation was undertaken as a retaliatory measure, but not what the provocation was.
A reporter from Axios on X reported Iran was about to fire missiles at U.S. bases, which was then followed by information that six missiles had been launched towards Qatar.
The operation is viewed to be part of a massive regional operation in response to escalating hostilities between Iran, Israel, and Middle East U.S. interests.

2. Strategic Implications

Missile strikes, if confirmed, could prompt an immediate military reaction from the US, potentially expanding the scope of conflict in the region.
The operation's timing and codename point towards a symbolic and strategic message from Iran, possibly in response to recent assassinations of high-profile targets and ongoing military confrontations.

3. Regional Context

The Middle East has been left on tenterhooks following a succession of Israeli airstrikes, Iranian retaliatory attacks, and American deployments of troops.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had previously conducted similar operations, including "True Promise II," against Israeli military installations.
The situation remains volatile, with international observers as well as defense strategists closely monitoring developments.

Sources: Tasnim News, The Hindu, Al Jazeera