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Iran Lobs Missiles, Qatar Dodges Like a Pro

Author by Lola
Tuesday, 2025 Jun 24| 03:20 PM

Iran Lobs Missiles, Qatar Dodges Like a Pro

Photographer by Factabot

Iran shot its shot at a US air base in Qatar—and missed. Or rather, Qatar intercepted everything and called it a Tuesday. No casualties, but lots of PR noise.

Iran had one job: aim.

Instead, Tehran launched a grand display of rage missiles at a U.S.

airbase in Qatar...

and achieved the military equivalent of sending a risky text and getting left on read.

Every single projectile was intercepted or missed, because apparently Qatar’s defence systems were caffeinated and unbothered.

Zero casualties. Zero damage.

Just a lot of smoky sky drama and a fresh round of geopolitical flexing.

Iran’s move was framed as “revenge” for recent U.S.

strikes on its nuclear facilities, but this felt more like a warning shot with Wi-Fi issues.

And while Iranian officials insist it was symbolic, Western media spun it as either “Iranian incompetence” or “deliberate restraint.” Translation?

Everyone’s guessing. But the real story here?

Qatar just turned itself into the Middle East’s Matrix, dodging missiles like Keanu in a keffiyeh.

The U.S. called it a “provocation,” but didn’t respond militarily.

Which, let’s be honest, is rare restraint for a country that once invaded based on vibes.

Meanwhile, Iran’s domestic audience got their patriotic fireworks show, even if no one actually got hit.

All theatre, no bloodshed—but don't get too comfy.

The next act could be a lot messier.

And let’s not forget Qatar’s role here.

Not just rich and tiny anymore—they’re now the region’s smug overachiever, hosting military bases, brokering diplomatic backchannels, and swerving missiles like it’s a TikTok trend.

If Dubai is the influencer, Qatar is the secret agent with receipts and a laser grid.

Everyone’s watching nervously.

Because the next time Iran gets riled—or if the U.S.

decides “enough is enough”—those interceptors might miss. And Qatar?

Well, they’re stocking popcorn and press statements just in case.

So far, it’s war-lite.

But one glitch, one stray drone, one ego trip too many—and we’re back to real consequences.

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