Several months later in June 2025, the Iran–Israel war began, between Iran and the Houthis against Israel and the United States, when Israel launched a surprise attack targeting key Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Analysts said the April Israeli strikes were limited and signaled a desire to de-escalate.

Al Udeid Air Base is southwest of Doha and serves as the forward headquarters for CENTCOM. Thousands of U.S. troops are based there.

Here's what you need to know. Trump declares a sudden ceasefire: “I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, “THE 12 DAY WAR,” he wrote on social media, revealing a truce that appeared unlikely just hours earlier.