Iran Missile Attack: Qatar Airspace Live Updates
The attack has heightened tensions in the region, with the US and Iran engaging in a war of words. The international community is calling for de-escalation, with the UK condemning any escalation and the European Union urging Iran not to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran launched a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites, prompting the temporary closure of airspace in Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran. The US confirmed that the air base in Qatar was targeted by a missile attack from Iran, but no casualties were reported. Iran's Supreme National Security Council said the attack matched the number of bombs dropped by the US on its nuclear sites this weekend, signaling its likely desire to de-escalate.
Qatar's Defense Ministry said Qatari forces took part in intercepting Iranian missiles that were directed toward the Al Udeid base that houses US troops. The ministry added that Qatar's airspace is now safe. The US Embassy in Qatar issued an unexplained alert on its website, telling Americans in the energy-rich nation to "shelter in place until further notice."
The European Union's top diplomat and Japan's Prime Minister have expressed concern over the situation, with the latter watching the possibility of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran with a "maximum sense of urgency." The US is now deciding how to respond to the attack, with President Trump and his officials monitoring the situation.
The situation remains ongoing, with airlines and authorities monitoring the situation closely. The temporary closure of airspace in Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait has affected several airlines, including Emirates, which have rerouted flights to avoid conflict areas.