Iran launches at least 10 missiles toward Qatar, at least one toward Iraq
Ammon News - Iran launched multiple missiles against American military bases in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation for the U.S. strike on its nuclear facilities this weekend, according to one Israeli official and one Arab official.
At least 10 missiles were launched toward Qatar and at least one missile launched toward Iraq, according to the Israeli official.
"The White House and the Department of Defense are aware of, and closely monitoring, potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar," a senior White House official told Axios.
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