Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Pakistan Close Airspace As Iran Strikes US Airbase Al-Udeid

Doha: Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Pakistan have closed their airspace on Monday evening, shutting down flight operations after Iran launched a missile attack on United States airbase Al-Udeid near Doha. The threat of an Iranian attack on US bases in the middle east has been looming since yesterday, June 22 after America bombed critical nuclear sites in Iran including Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan using its B-2 stealth bombers.

United States used its technologically most advanced aircraft that flew non-stop over the Atlantic ocean for over 36 hours and carried out massive precision bombings on Iranian nuclear sites on late Saturday or in the wee hours on Sunday.

The flight radar 24 posted on their X page saying, “flights bound for Doha Airport are diverting to nearby airports. According to media reports the Qatar airspace has been closed.”

Fox News also confirmed the development that Qatar has ‘temporarily closed down’ its airspace over safety concerns.

The decision has come after Iran issued repeated threats that they will retaliate and may attack US airbases that are present in several countries in the middle east.

Besides Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Pakistan have also closed down its airspace in view of the developing security situation in the region.

Meanwhile, Indian airline carrier Air India has shut all its operations in the middle east and diverted flights as tensions remain heightened in the region. Indigo has also issued an advisory for its passengers. 

Iran launches missile swarm at US base in Qatar's Doha 

Iran launched a missile swarm attack targeting US military base Al-Udeid in Qatar.

Qatar's local media quoted Qatari foreign ministry saying, “Air traffic temporarily suspended in the country's airspace to ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors".

Meanwhile, Qatar's Air Defence System is intercepting Iranian projectiles in Doha, Qatar. As per reports, six missiles were launched towards targets in Doha and Iraq.

American troops rush to shelter 

American troops rushed to shelter as Iran launched a missile swarm aimed towards US base in Doha, Qatar. At the same time, US President Donald Trump is heading a crucial meeting in the situation room with defence secretary and joint chief.

Targeting US base in Qatar, Iran's armed forces said that they hit American-run Al-Udeid base in response to US aggressions as its response to US' attack on peaceful nuclear facilities.