World News | Iran Says Missile Attack Matched Number of US Bombs, Signalling Likely Desire to De-escalate

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Iran said its missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites this weekend, signalling Iran's likely desire to deescalate.

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Dubai, Jun 23 (AP) Iran said its missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites this weekend, signalling Iran's likely desire to deescalate.

Iran made the announcement Monday night in a statement from its Supreme National Security Council after the attack, which Qatar said caused no injuries.

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Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas. (AP)

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