Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar in payback for strikes; blasts in Doha
Iran launched six missiles toward US military bases in Qatar on Monday in a dramatic escalation following American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, according to a report by Axios.Iranian state television announced the start of Operation Besharat Fatah, declaring the attacks as part of a campaign against what Tehran called "blatant military aggression" by the US.Explosions were heard over the Qatari capital, Doha, shortly after the launches, Reuters and AFP news agencies said, quoting eyewitnesses.Axios, citing an Israeli official, said that the missiles were aimed at US installations in Qatar, though there was no immediate confirmation of impact or casualties.The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, after Iran vowed retaliation after the US struck several of its nuclear facilities on Saturday night. Monday's missile launches marked the first direct Iranian response.Earlier in the day, Qatar temporarily closed its airspace. The shutdown followed advisories issued by both US and British embassies urging their citizens there to shelter in place due to a "heightened security threat".The sudden warnings triggered alerts across Doha, with numerous institutions, from schools and universities to offices, sending messages instructing employees and students to remain indoors until further notice.The US military maintains a significant presence at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American military facility in the Middle East. The strikes on US air bases signal a dangerous turning point in the deepening standoff between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of wider regional conflict.Iran issued threats to retaliate against the US after American bombers dropped 30,000-pound bunker-busters on the country's underground nuclear installations over the weekend, while President Donald Trump openly raised the possibility of the Iranian government being toppled.- Ends
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