After Qatar, Iran also fired missiles in Iraq and Syria, targeting American military bases

Iran launched a missile attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid airbase. This action has been taken in response to the bombing of Iran’s nuclear centers by the US. Iran announced this attack on state television. On television, it was described as a powerful and successful response against US aggression. This attack was carried out at the same time when Qatar closed its airspace.

Trump visited Al Udeid airbase in May

US President Donald Trump visited Qatar’s Al Udeid airbase in May. Speaking to US soldiers here, he said, my priority is to end the conflict, not start it. But if necessary, I will never hesitate to use American power, whether it is to protect America or our allies. Qatar is one of our biggest allies. President Trump had said, when we are in danger, the US army will unhesitatingly respond to its enemies. We have immense strength and destructive power.

‘Six missiles fired at US airbase in Iraq’

On the other hand, Iraqi media reported on Monday night that Iran fired six missiles at the US airbase Ain al-As in Iraq, while explosions were also heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar. According to a Reuters report, the air defense of US troops at the Ain al-Asad base in western Iraq was activated after Iran’s missile attack on Monday night.

Sounds of explosions were also heard in Doha

The report also said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) closed its airspace due to a possible retaliatory missile attack by Iran. Iran’s IRIB has named this retaliatory attack as ‘Victory Message’. Reuters said that sounds of explosions were also heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

News website Axios today quoted an Israeli official as saying that Iran has fired six missiles towards the US airbase in Qatar. Axios had earlier also reported that Iran is preparing to launch a missile attack on these US airbases. Reuters also confirmed this in its report.

No casualties in Iranian attack on US airbase: Qatar

Meanwhile, Qatar informed that there were no casualties in the attack on Iran’s Al Udeid Airbase. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said in a brief statement that the energy-rich country condemns the attack by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) targeting the Al Udeid Airbase. The statement also said, we assure that Qatar’s air defense system successfully thwarted the attack and the Iranian missiles were intercepted.

Qatar also said that it would pursue diplomatic efforts to return to the table for serious talks and negotiations. There is also a Joint Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base, which is responsible for the command and control of air power in the entire region.