EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 3 MIN
Alistair Bunkall: Middle East Correspondent on Iran's attack on the US base in Qatar
from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB
Flares have lit up the sky above Doha following threats Iran would retaliate against US strikes on its nuclear sites. Iran's also reportedly launched an attack on another US base in Iraq. Qatar has confirmed no deaths following Iranian missile attacks on an US Air Force Base Al Udeid. Qatar closed its airspace earlier amid threats from Iran, and a flight from Auckland to Doha has since been diverted to Oman's Muscat Airport. Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall told Ryan Bridge that Iran had to respond in some way to the attacks, but this could be the end of their response. He says it could provide an off-ramp for the conflict, but it depends on the way Donald Trump sees it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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