Trump calls Iranian strikes on US military bases ‘weak,’ thanks Tehran for early notice

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US President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran gave advanced notice ahead of attacking a US military base in Qatar on Monday.

"I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done. Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their “system,” and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE," the president wrote on Truth Social. "I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured.

"Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same."

Trump also expressed his gratitude to the Emir of Qatar in a later post and shared, "CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!"

Iran's attack on US Middle East assets

Iran launched ballistic missiles towards US bases across the Middle East on Monday evening, including US Central Command (CENTCOM)'s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-controlled Fars News released a statement defending the attack, by referring to it as a reaction to "the blatant military aggression of the United States against the peaceful nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the clear violation of international law."

Iran previously threatened attacks on any countries it perceived to be providing military support to Israel during Operation Rising Lion. The US struck several Iranian nuclear sites after the beginning of the operation - which led to Iranian officials justifying attacks on US assets in the region.