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New York Times: Iran Coordinated Missile Strike On US Base In Qatar With Qatari Officials To Minimize Casualties

The New York Times reports that Iran coordinated its missile attacks on the American air base in Qatar with Qatari officials, providing advance notice to minimize casualties. According to three Iranian officials familiar with the plans, Iran sought a symbolic retaliation against the U.S. while allowing all parties a way to de-escalate. This approach mirrors Iran’s 2020 strategy of warning Iraq ahead of missile strikes on U.S. bases after General Qasem Soleimani’s assassination.