Oman’s Foreign Minister Refrains from Condemning Iran’s Strike on U.S. Base in Qatar
WANA (Nov 03) – Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi has refrained from condemning Iran’s missile strike on the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a position that has drawn attention across the region. Responding to a question about the attack, he said: “We must look at the reasons and causes behind that strike — why did Iran take such action? They certainly did not start that war, absolutely not. I think that’s the clear answer to the matter.”
His comments came in reference to Iran’s missile attack on U.S. forces stationed at Al-Udeid, carried out in June 2025 (corresponding to late June 2025 in the Iranian calendar), in response to U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The operation — codenamed Besharat al-Fath (“Good News of Victory”) — was launched under the command phrase “Ya Aba Abdillah al-Hussain.” According to Iranian sources, the number of missiles fired matched the number of bombs dropped by U.S. aircraft during the initial strikes. Reports also suggest that Iran coordinated the attack in advance with Qatar and issued warnings to prevent civilian casualties.
Satellite images released showing the after of Iran’s missile strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar / WANA News Agency
The Al-Udeid Air Base in Doha serves as the main headquarters of U.S. Air Force operations in West Asia and is considered one of Washington’s most strategic military assets in the region. Some analysts view the Iranian strike as a turning point that helped pressure Israel into agreeing to a ceasefire during its conflict with Iran. Following the attack, then–U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly called for an immediate truce between Tehran and Tel Aviv.
Al-Busaidi also emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding on regional issues, including the Palestinian question, adding that “continued engagement between Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council remains essential for regional stability.”
