US airbases in Middle East mapped as Iran launches explosive strikes on Qatar and Iraq | World | News
Iran launched an attack on US military bases in Qatar. The announcement was made on the state television and a title on the screen, the movement was “a strong and successful reaction against the aggression of America by Iran’s armed forces,” he said. Iranian President Masoud Pesshkian wrote on the social platform X: “We haven’t started the war or searched. But we will not leave the invasion without responding to the Great Iran.” Associated Press saw that witnesses looked like a missile in the sky in Qatar.
The country comes after closing the airspace in response to the increasing conflict in the Middle East and entering the Gulf state and making flights outside. The US forces hit three nuclear regions in Iran at the weekend and encouraged Tehran to start a retaliation ballistic missiles against Israel. He is afraid that Iran can hit us the bases in the region. According to reports, “a reliable Iranian threat” was observed in Qatar.
In a statement published on social media on Monday, Qatar Foreign Ministry said: “Qatar officials announced the temporary suspension of air traffic in the country’s airspace to ensure the security of citizens, inhabitants and visitors.”
According to Associated Press, the Ain Assad base, which hosts US troops in Western Iraq, was targeted as an Iraqi security source, an Iraqi security source.
PA reported that the airlines have reviewed the routes in the region and that some services were re -directed or directed in the air.
Where are the bases in the Middle East?
According to the US Foreign Relations Council (CFR), the US continues to exist in a total of 19 regions, which is thought to have a permanent presence by analysts.
The US is believed to be about 40,000 soldiers in the Middle East, and since the end of last year, 2,500 US troops have bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Türkiye, Cyprus and UAE, Iraq. CNN Reports – Qatar.
There are other sites where the US has a MILDAR presence.
Qatar is home to Al Udeid Airbase, the largest US military installation in the Middle East, the US State Department details.
The base is also home to British forces.
83 Sefer, which is part of the Royal Air Force (shelf), is located in Al Udeid, the center of Air Group and leads the UK air operations in the region.
It is understood that Iran has consumed medium -range missiles that can travel up to 1,240 miles.
However, it protects short -range missiles that can travel up to 435 miles, and a series of US military bases in this December. Independent Reports.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised the British citizens in Qatar to make “on -site shelter” after the US security warning today.
Authorities advise Iran against all travels and call on British citizens in the region to follow local guidance.
The government also updated its travel advice for Qatar and warned British citizens to shelter as “plenty of care” after a US security warning in the country.
In the updated guidance, he said: “For US citizens in Qatar, following a US security warning, we recommend that British citizens in Qatar shelter be in place until the next announcement.
“Follow the instructions of local authorities.
“FCDO will provide more updates in contact with local authorities and international partners and as the situation develops.”
