Tell Us: Do you have family living or serving in the Middle East during escalating conflicts? What are your concerns?
Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) (Leo Correa, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.
It’s the latest attack in an escalating conflict involving Iran, the U.S. and America’s ally, Israel.
RELATED | Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar
Israel launched a surprise barrage of attacks on sites in Iran on June 13 , which Israeli officials said was necessary to head off what they claimed was an imminent threat that Iran would build nuclear bombs.
Iran has retaliated with a series of missile and drone strikes in Israel, while Israel has continued to strike sites in Iran.
There are thousands of people with Jacksonville connections living and serving in the Middle East right now.
We want to know: What are your concerns amid the troubling conflict? Tell us by filling out the form below.
If you would be willing to speak with a reporter, include your contact information.
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