The Islamic Republic of Iran emerged victorious, delivering a harsh blow to the US, specifically targeting the Al Udeid military base in Qatar, one of its key regional bases, and inflicting damage, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in his address to the nation, Tasnim reports.

“The same people who had exaggerated their own actions tried to downplay this strike, claiming nothing had happened, when in fact, something major had occurred,” Khamenei added.

He noted that the fact that Iran can access vital American facilities in the region and strike them when deemed necessary is no small matter.

“It’s a major development, and it can happen again in the future,” he warned. “If aggression is repeated, the enemy will undoubtedly face a heavy cost.”