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.

Iran’s June 23, 2025 strike on a U.S. base in the Gulf immediately brought to mind the retaliation for Qassem Soleimani’s assassination; a move that reshuffled the strategic balance.

Although the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war under Article I, Section 8, American presidents have consistently relied on Article II, Section 2, which gives them authority to launch military strikes as Commander in Chief.

Since the war with Iran began on June 13, 2025, “Israel” has been waking up to a harsh new reality—one where its cracked dome, trembling arrow, and once-mighty shield have crumbled under Tehran’s relentless missile fire.

Last month, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Israel's violations of international law in Gaza, but now he praises and justifies Israel’s attack on Iran and keeps silent about Gaza.