Iran Fires Missiles At US Military Base In Qatar, Multiple Explosions Heard In Doha

Tehran: After threatening of stringent response, Iran has reportedly launched a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar, heightening tensions in the region. According to reports, 14 missiles were fired towards the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, with multiple explosions heard over Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The Iranian missile attack on the largest US military installation in the region on Monday followed the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday.

According to a foreign media report, two officials familiar with the situation confirmed that the US is tracking multiple missiles launched from Iran. A White House official said that US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine kept monitoring the situation closely in the Situation Room, as the development progressed. 

As confirmed by the US, the targeted base was the Al Udeid Air Base, which is the largest American military base in the Middle East, housing around 10,000 troops. According to reports, the base serves as a strategic hub for US military operations in the region. A Western diplomat confirmed that there had been a credible Iranian threat against the base since noon, and the missile strike appears to have been carried out in response to this threat.

Meanwhile, the Iranian missile attack on the US military base has left everyone shocked in the region, with speculations of further escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The situation on the ground is tense, with reports of multiple explosions and heightened security measures in place. The US military has confirmed that the base is operational, but details about any damage or casualties are still emerging.

The missile attack on the US military base in Qatar has major implications for global security. It marks a major escalation in the conflict between Iran and the US, and raises concerns about the potential for further retaliation. 

Details of The Attack

Iran's state TV reported that Iran had begun an operation against a US base in Qatar, dubbed "Operation Basharat al-Fath". US personnel at the embassies in Qatar and Bahrain are in "duck and cover" as Iran launches retaliatory missiles toward Qatar and Iraq. The Qatari foreign ministry wrote on X that its government had temporarily shut down its airspace amid the heightened tensions.

The US Embassy in Doha has already issued alerts to its citizens, advising them to remain in secure shelters until further notice. The move follows Iran's announcement of retaliation against the United States, which has heightened security concerns across the Gulf region.

Israeli Airstrikes on Iran

Earlier in the day, Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out strikes on command centres and assets belonging to the Internal Security Forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran, Iran. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated that the strikes harmed the Iranian regime's military capabilities.

The IDF targeted the headquarters of the Basij, identified as one of the IRGC's central armed bases of power, responsible for enforcing Islamic law and reporting civilians who violate it to regime authorities. Additionally, the Alborz Corps, tasked with securing several cities in the Tehran District and ensuring the regime's stability, was struck.

Israeli Prime Minister's Statement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the developments, stating on Sunday that Israel is "very close" to achieving its goals in Iran. He claimed significant damage had been inflicted on Iran's ballistic missile program and nuclear facilities, according to a local media report. 

Meanwhile, the situation has led to concerns globally, with oil prices falling 4% in volatile trading, suggesting traders doubted the Islamic Republic would follow through on any action that would disrupt global supplies. The US and its allies are closely monitoring the situation, with diplomatic efforts underway to de-escalate tensions.

Further development regarding the Iranian missile attacks is awaited.