Iran informed Qatar in advance of strikes on US bases

U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Source: REUTERS

Iran coordinated its strikes on U.S. bases in Qatar, prompting air space closure, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

The New York Times, which first reported the coordination, said Iran took the action to minimize casualties.

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