It’s being reported that Iran actually coordinated their missile attack with Qatar because they don’t really want a war with the US, which would likely end their regime in Tehran.

Scott Jennings quoted a New York Times report saying that Iran was simply trying to save face, which is why they only fired a handful of missiles in coordination with Qatar.

 
The Jerusalem Post is reporting the same thing:

Iran telegrammed its response to US strikes on its nuclear sites, prior to carrying out the attacks. Throughout Monday Iran prepared to fire retaliatory missiles, however it appears initially it sought to fire only a few missiles, making it clear that while it must respond, the country does not want an escalation.

Initial reports said Iran launched between 6 and 10 missiles at a US base in Qatar and perhaps also targeted the US presence in Iraq.

Reuters reported that explosions were heard over Doha, the capital of Qatar, while sirens were also heard in Bahrain according to Sky News.

While Iran had to respond to US airstrikes carried out in the early hours of Sunday to show that it was not going to surrender, the country does not want a spiraling war that endangers the Iranian regime.

Additionally, Tehran knows that US President Donald Trump has been talking about a deal and peace, meaning that there is a way for Iran to climb down.

If this is the case, then I hope President Trump lets this one go so we don’t end up in a tit-for-tat with Iran. Israel is continually striking Iran and I think they can be our response.