What we know about Iranian attack on a US base in Qatar
Summary
Early reports indicate Iran fired missiles at a US military base in Qatar. Iran said it launched the missiles as a response to US strikes on its nuclear sites. The Qatari government reported no injuries or deaths, and it's unclear if the missiles caused any damage.Key Facts
- Iran launched missiles at Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US base in the Middle East.
- The attack was reportedly in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- About 8,000 US citizens and some British military personnel are based at Al Udeid Air Base.
- There were no reports of injuries or deaths, and the base was evacuated beforehand.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the attack was in response to threats to Iranian sovereignty.
- The US had previously urged Iran to seek a diplomatic resolution.
- Qatar temporarily closed its airspace before the attack as a precaution.
- Following the attack, other countries like Bahrain and Kuwait also closed their airspaces.
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