(WDNews) – Iranian state media announced Monday that its military launched a missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, calling it a direct response to recent American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The statement aired on Iranian state television, accompanied by martial music and a message on screen describing the strike as “a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America’s aggression.”
The reported attack followed Qatar’s decision to temporarily close its airspace earlier Monday, citing regional security concerns after Iran issued threats of retaliation.
As of now, U.S. officials have not confirmed the extent of any damage or casualties at the base. The situation remains tense as international observers monitor for further developments.
UPDATE: 12:26pm
Qatar has confirmed that its air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles targeting Al Udeid Air Base, following Iran’s claim of launching a retaliatory strike on U.S. forces stationed there.
In a statement released Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, “Qatar condemns the attack that targeted Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.”
The statement added that “Qatar’s air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles.”
Qatar also urged a diplomatic resolution to the escalating conflict, calling for “a serious return to the negotiating table and dialogue.”
Al Udeid Air Base hosts the Combined Air Operations Center, which coordinates U.S. and allied airpower across the region. It is also home to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the largest unit of its kind in the world.
