Iran’s decision to target the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, rather than any other country in the region, came as a major surprise—especially given the strong ties between Tehran and Doha.

After 2 rounds of indirect talks in Oman and Italy, Iran’s tone toward the U.S. has clearly shifted; what was once described as “dishonorable” negotiations is now being replaced with praise for Trump, who is currently being referred to as a “man of peace.”

While Iran warned several regional countries that any support for a potential U.S. strike would be seen as a “hostile act” with “serious consequences,” one country was notably absent from the list: Saudi Arabia.

Iran's military presence in Yemen is increasingly under pressure as the United States ramps up its threats against the Tehran-backed Houthi group, which has relied on Iranian support—both military and logistical, including advisors—over the past decade.

US officials said that the U.S. is pushing for direct nuclear talks with Iran, as the Trump administration pursues the ambitious goal of dismantling Tehran's nuclear program.