The U.S. was aware that Iran planned to retaliate after the bombing of its nuclear sites.

According to CNN, a US defense official has also confirmed that Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar was struck by a barrage of short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles.

In a striking show of preparation and escalating tensions, U.S. military aircraft were relocated from Qatar’s Al Udeid

Air Base just days before Iran launched a missile attack on the facility. Continues…

Satellite images taken June 19 reveal nearly empty tarmacs at the base, indicating a preemptive move to safeguard valuable assets amid rising conflict in the Middle East.

No reports of US casualties

Two defense officials told CNN that the planes were moved last week as part of a strategic effort to protect U.S. military equipment and personnel amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel. Meanwhile, all U.S. Navy ships previously stationed at the

Naval Support Activity Bahrain also left port, though their current locations remain undisclosed.

The missile strike on Al Udeid, confirmed by U.S. defense officials, involved both short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles launched from Iran.

Despite the intensity of the attack, there have been no reports of U.S. casualties. “At this time, there are no reports