Iran Strikes US Base in Qatar; Doha Slams ‘Violation of Sovereignty’: Here’s What To Know About Al Udeid Air Base | World News

Iran-Israel War: It burned the sky late on Monday. Fireworks with hill arches. Then the sound came – deep, noisy and prominent. The explosions rolled in the Qatari capital.

Iran says he started the strike. According to Tehran, the target (Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar) is the largest base of the US military in the Middle East.

Iran confirmed the operation of the revolutionary guard. They called it ‘Victory Operation Operation’. The launch said it was directly responding to US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities during the weekend. The Iranian province TV made the announcement shortly after the missiles were launched.

Then Qatar temporarily closed the airspace. A statement from Doha stated that security concerns and the need to protect the residents and visitors. The decision came because Iran repeated Iran’s threats to retaliation against Washington.

Nerve fluctuations spread along the gulf. In Bahrain, the authorities made a rare consultancy. Citizens and inhabitants were told to avoid the main roads unless necessary. The country’s Ministry of Interior said it was allowed to act freely and respond quickly if necessary.

The White House said he was watching closely. A senior official confirmed that both the administration and the Pentagon follow threats to Al Udeid and other regional bases. According to Reuters, the US forces in the Gulf raised warning levels.

Iraq is also preparing for the effect. Reuters quoting sources reported that the air defense system at Ain Al-Asad base has been activated between the fear of strikes. The base is home to American troops and has been a target before.

Details are still emerging. Iran’s semi -official news output, my leash, said that missile strikes are aiming at our positions in Iraq. The exact scale of the attack is uncertain.

‘This is a violation of sovereignty’

Qatar attacked Iran for a missile attack. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called it “Qatar sovereignty and an open violation of the airspace ve and said that such an action would not remain unanswered.

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari made a statement, saying that the strike from the IRGC was “direct violation of international norms and the UN regulation”. The authority added that Qatar has reserved the right to respond using all channels within the scope of international law.

According to Al-Assari, Qatar air defense systems were activated over time. Missiles were seized. The attack said he had been pushed before damaging any damage to Qatar territory.

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However, Tehran tried to tone things. Iran’s High National Security Council made a statement hours later. Al Udeid said that the strike at the base is targeted carefully away from civilian regions. Iran insisted that the action did not harm Qatar or its people.

“This operation did not pose any threat to our brother neighbor.

In a challenging message published by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, IRGC warned that any future hostile actions will trigger a strong and emergency response. He said that the American military facilities in the region have become “exposed targets”.

IRGC stressed that Iran will respond to the violation of the sovereignty, region or national security. “No aggression will remain unanswered,” he said.

According to IRGC, the latest strike was held in full coordination with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The group described the operation as a turning point and stated that the “hit and run” tactics against Iran.

In a statement, the latest US strikes attributed to Israel’s strategic interests. He accused Washington of supporting Tel Aviv’s military goals and promised to continue the resistance until the “Zionist Being” was dismantled.

What we know about the US base in Qatar

Al udeid is not an ordinary police station. Built in 1996, the 60 -acre airbase is located southwest of Doha. There are about 10,000 American soldiers. There are also advanced surveillance systems, drones and warplanes. Centcom carries out its activities for approximately one dozen countries in the region.

Iran sent a message by hitting this base. And the world is listening.

Doha’s sky wasn’t the only one shining. Online shared images showed that the fireworks climbed in the dark. Some Natives thought it was a drill. The others knew better.

This is not the first time Al Udeid is in danger. However, Iran’s direct strike points to a sharp rise. So far, most tensions have played in Iraq or Syria. This time Iran directly reached the heart of the US in the Gulf.

The United Kingdom also drew attention. Foreign Minister David Lammy said they carried assets to the region to the region. He said that England is ready to defend its people and partners.

Qatar has not given more details since the closure of the airspace. The United States has not yet confirmed the damage scale or the strike has not responded to the public.

The line between threats and action decreased. And the most fortified American base in the Middle East is now open.