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🇺🇸 FNF News | U.S.–Iran Conflict | Ceasefire Breakdown
Published: June 26, 2025
By: Khadija Khan, Senior Foreign Desk Editor
Iran Breaks Silence with Fire: Missiles Slam Israel and U.S. Base as Trump’s Ceasefire Deal Disintegrates
DOHA / TEL AVIV / WASHINGTON, D.C. — The so-called ceasefire between Iran and Israel did not survive its first 24 hours. In a coordinated escalation, Iran launched simultaneous missile strikes at Israeli towns and the U.S. Al‑Udeid Air Base in Qatar, effectively tearing apart the deal announced by President Trump earlier this week.
Though Trump insisted the ceasefire remained “technically alive,” regional leaders, analysts, and military intelligence sources have confirmed what now appears undeniable: Iran has re-entered the battlefield, openly and deliberately.
A Twin Strike on Two Fronts
Iran fired:
- Multiple ballistic missiles at Israeli border towns, resulting in at least three confirmed deaths and several injuries. Explosions rocked residential areas, triggering mass shelter alerts across northern Israel.
- 19 missiles toward Al‑Udeid Air Base, the nerve center of U.S. operations in the Gulf. U.S. and Qatari defenses intercepted all but one, which struck just outside the perimeter. There were no casualties, but the symbolism was unmistakable.
Iranian state media claimed the strike was “a restrained warning” and that Tehran had notified Qatar in advance. Trump echoed that sentiment, calling it “a very weak and pre-announced attack.”
Trump’s Ceasefire in Shambles
The ceasefire, brokered via Qatar and Oman, was declared a “phased suspension of hostilities.” But within hours, signs of collapse began to show:
- Israeli jets resumed strikes on southern Syria, targeting IRGC-linked assets.
- Iranian missiles followed, hitting Israeli targets and testing U.S. air defenses in the Gulf.
- Hezbollah and other Iran-backed groups have reportedly been placed on “active mobilization” status.
Though Trump continues to refer to the deal as “a major diplomatic achievement,” most observers now agree it has completely unraveled.
Qatar Responds with Force and Caution
Qatar’s airspace was closed shortly before the attack. The interception relied on a multi-layered system including:
- U.S. Patriot batteries
- NASAMS (Norwegian system)
- British Rapier launchers
- THAAD missile systems, now partially active
No aircraft or critical infrastructure at Al‑Udeid were damaged, but Qatari officials have formally condemned Iran’s strike, calling it a breach of sovereignty.
Global Fallout and Congressional Blowback
The international response was swift:
- The UN Security Council failed to reach consensus, as the U.S. blocked a Russian-led resolution demanding an “immediate cease to all operations.”
- European Union diplomats issued a joint statement calling the ceasefire “functionally dead” and warned that further Iranian strikes could invite broader retaliation.
- U.S. lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Abigail Spanberger, are calling for a War Powers Resolution vote, challenging Trump’s unilateral strikes and the legality of sustained operations.
Military and Strategic Outlook
- CENTCOM remains on high alert; U.S. warships are positioned across the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Arabian Gulf.
- Israel’s Iron Dome has been upgraded with new intercept protocols for mid-range salvos launched from southern Lebanon and Syria.
- Iran’s proxies — Hezbollah, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and the Houthis — are now poised for asymmetric attacks should escalation continue.