Iranian MFA spokesperson says strikes on US base were self-defense

Iran’s military strikes on the American military base Al-Udeid were in exercise of Tehran's self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter in response to the United States’ unprovoked aggression against Iran’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty that took place on June 22, 2025, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on X, Report informs.

"This act of self-defense had nothing to do with our friendly neighbour Qatar, as we enjoy excellent and deeply rooted relationships. Iran remains fully committed to its good-neighbourliness policy with respect to the State of Qatar and other neighboring countries," Baqaei wrote.

"We resolve not to let US/Israeli criminal aggressions and malign policies against Iran create division between us and the brotherly countries of the region," the spokesperson noted.