Iran Launches Missile Attack on U.S. Air Base in Qatar (VIDEO)

Tensions in the Gulf escalated dramatically after Iran launched a missile attack targeting the Al Udeid U.S. Air Force base in Qatar, a critical military hub for American operations in the region. The offensive followed reported strikes over the weekend on three Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a dangerous turn in the already volatile standoff.

According to a statement released by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the nation’s air defense systems successfully intercepted and neutralized the incoming Iranian missiles. “The attack was thwarted,” said the ministry’s spokesperson, confirming that the defensive response prevented any damage or casualties at the site.

READ ALSO: Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Iranian Security Officials Are Ready to Defect

Qatar swiftly and strongly condemned the Iranian assault, labeling it a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and international law. The ministry’s spokesperson emphasized that the missile strike not only infringed upon Qatar’s territorial airspace but also violated the principles of the United Nations Charter.

“Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportional to the nature and scale of this blatant aggression,” the statement read, warning of potential consequences should such violations continue.

READ ALSO: Iran’s Top Diplomat Meets Putin as Russia Signals Readiness to Support Tehran (VIDEO)

Iranian state television confirmed the operation on Monday, stating that Iranian forces had initiated a “targeted operation” against the U.S. airbase outside Doha, signaling a deliberate and calculated escalation in the ongoing conflict.

The Al Udeid Air Base, located southwest of Doha, is the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East and a strategic command center for American operations across the region. An attack on such a critical asset underscores the rising stakes in the regional power struggle and raises concerns of a broader confrontation.

Be the first to know. Tap to join us on Telegram.