Iran’s envoy to India declared Tehran’s missile strikes on US bases in Qatar and Iraq as historic, warning Donald Trump of further retaliation if provoked
A Historic Strike: Iran Claims What No Nation Dared
No Nation Dared – In a defiant interview that has reverberated across diplomatic circles, Iran’s ambassador to India, Dr. Iraj Elahi, declared that Tehran had done what no other country had dared, target US military bases directly. Referring to Iran’s missile strikes on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and another installation in Iraq, Elahi said, “No country, in history, has targeted US military bases. Iran has done it.”
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The strikes were launched in retaliation for US air raids on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which were themselves a response to Israel’s initial offensive on June 13. While most of Iran’s missiles were intercepted, the symbolic weight of the attack was unmistakable. Elahi emphasized that Iran had anticipated US involvement in the conflict and had prepared accordingly.
He warned that if the US repeated what he called “unlawful actions,” Iran would respond with equal force. “This is not a bluff. We are ready to act again,” he said, adding that Iran’s military capabilities were underestimated by Western powers.
Trump’s Gamble and the Ceasefire That Followed
Just hours after Iran’s missile barrage, Donald Trump announced a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran. The truce, brokered with the help of Qatar and other intermediaries, was hailed by some as a diplomatic win. Trump claimed that Iran had given advance notice of its missile strike, allowing the US to evacuate personnel and avoid casualties.
However, Iran’s leadership has been quick to reject the notion that the ceasefire was a sign of weakness. Elahi reiterated that Iran’s response was “measured but resolute,” and that Tehran would not tolerate further aggression from either Israel or the United States.
The ceasefire, while welcomed by global markets and humanitarian agencies, remains fragile. Iranian officials have expressed skepticism about Israel’s intentions, and Israeli defense forces have continued to monitor Iranian military movements closely. Meanwhile, Trump’s declaration of peace has been met with both praise and criticism, with some analysts calling it premature.
The Bigger Picture: A Region on the Brink
Iran’s missile strike on US bases marks a dangerous escalation in a conflict that has already claimed hundreds of lives and destabilized the region. It also signals a shift in Tehran’s strategic posture, from reactive to assertive. By directly targeting American military assets, Iran has sent a message not just to Washington, but to the world: it will not be intimidated.
Elahi also took aim at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of violating international law by targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran. “He attacked hospitals, ambulances, and residential areas. This is not self-defense, it’s aggression,” Elahi said.
The ambassador reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), denying that the country possesses nuclear weapons. “We are a signatory to the NPT. Israel is not. Yet it is Israel that acts with impunity,” he added.
As the dust settles, the international community is left grappling with a sobering reality: the Middle East remains a powder keg, and the line between deterrence and provocation is razor-thin. Whether the ceasefire holds or collapses under the weight of mistrust will depend on the actions of all parties involved, and the credibility of their words.
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