Iran Fires Missiles at US Base in Qatar, Explosions Heard In Doha

Iran launched six missiles towards the strategic US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, triggering explosions heard across the Qatari capital, Doha. The audacious attack, announced by Iranian state television as “Operation Besharat Fatah,” is Tehran’s direct response to American airstrikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend.

The Al Udeid Air Base, located outside Doha, is the largest American military installation in the Middle East, housing approximately 10,000 US troops and serving as a critical hub for operations across the region. Eyewitnesses in Doha reported hearing loud blasts shortly after the missile launches, as confirmed by Reuters and AFP news agencies.

This direct Iranian retaliation marks a perilous turning point in the deepening standoff between Washington and Tehran. The missile strikes come after Iran had vehemently vowed revenge following Saturday night’s US attacks on several of its nuclear installations, which involved American bombers dropping 30,000-pound bunker-busters on underground facilities. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that its armed forces used an equivalent number of bombs in their retaliatory strike.

Earlier on Monday, Qatar took precautionary measures by temporarily closing its airspace. This move followed advisories issued by both the US and British embassies, urging their citizens in Qatar to “shelter in place” due to a “heightened security threat.” The sudden warnings caused widespread alerts across Doha, with schools, universities, and offices instructing employees and students to remain indoors until further notice. Flight tracking websites showed flights bound for Doha’s Hamad International Airport diverting to other airports.

US President Donald Trump is reportedly in the White House Situation Room, along with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine, closely monitoring the unfolding situation, according to US media reports citing senior administration officials.

The escalating tit-for-tat actions follow a period of heightened rhetoric, with President Trump having openly raised the possibility of the Iranian government being toppled after the initial US strikes. The international community is watching with growing alarm as the Middle East, already volatile, teeters on the brink of a broader regional conflict.