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Saba Yemen
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Advisor to IRGC Commander: We Attacked Most Important U.S. Base in Region
Tehran - (Saba): The advisor to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Vahidi, confirmed that Iranian forces attacked the most important American base in the region on Monday. According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, the advisor said on Tuesday that 'the main air operations of U.S. warplanes were launched from the base targeted by Iran.' He added, 'Iran has shown that it will firmly respond to any aggression from any party.' On Monday evening, the Iranian armed forces launched a missile attack on the American Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar as part of Operation 'Bushra al-Fath' (Glad Tidings of Victory), in response to the U.S. aggression against Iran. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Al-Ahram Weekly
a day ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt condemns Iranian strike on Qatar, voices concern of wider regional conflict - Foreign Affairs
Egypt has condemned Iran's missile strike on a US military base in Qatar, warning that the attack marks a dangerous escalation in an already volatile regional landscape. The strike, launched late Monday and claimed by Tehran as part of Operation Bisharat Al-Fath (Glad Tidings of Victory), targeted Al-Udeid Air Base—home to US Central Command and a rotating British military presence. It came in response to coordinated US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday, which themselves followed Iran's earlier attacks on Israel. Explosions were reported over Doha, though Qatar's Ministry of Defence said its air defenses intercepted the missiles and that no casualties were recorded. In a statement on Monday, Egypt's Foreign Ministry said the attack violated Qatari sovereignty and international law and expressed 'full solidarity' with Qatar. It called for an immediate ceasefire and urged 'immediate preserve regional peace and security.' Cairo also voiced concern about the speed and scale of the military escalation and called for intensified diplomatic engagement - citing dialogue as the only viable road to peace - to prevent the region from descending into deeper conflict and instability. The airstrike on Qatar was part of a wider Iranian retaliation, which also included missile launches toward US positions in Iraq. The developments have rattled several Gulf states, with Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates temporarily closing their airspace. Bahrain also suspended all air traffic and issued shelter-in-place warnings, including emergency sirens in parts of Manama. Flight disruptions spread Monday evening, with EgyptAir suspending all flights between Cairo and cities in the Gulf. The national carrier said the suspension would remain in effect 'until the situation stabilizes.' The incident marks a dramatic turn in the regional conflict that began on 13 June with Israeli strikes on Iran. US involvement expanded over the weekend with the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—strikes that Washington framed as support for its ally amid the deepening confrontation with Tehran. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
a day ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
EgyptAir suspends Gulf flights amid Iranian retaliation - Urban & Transport
EgyptAir has suspended all flights between Cairo International Airport and several Gulf cities, citing escalating regional tensions and the closure of airspace in multiple countries across the Gulf. In an official statement issued late Monday, the national carrier said the suspension will remain in effect until security stabilizes. The decision comes shortly after Iran announced it had launched missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq in what it called Operation Bisharat al-Fath (Glad Tidings of Victory) — a retaliatory move following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Qatar's Ministry of Defense reported that its air defenses had intercepted a missile targeting Al-Udeid Air, with no casualties or injuries. In response, Qatar temporarily closed its airspace, followed by the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain. EgyptAir stated that its Integrated Operations Center is monitoring developments around the clock and will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves. Passengers with affected bookings are advised to review or modify their reservations by contacting EgyptAir's customer service at: 1717 from mobile phones in Egypt 090070000 from landlines within Egypt +971 4 230 6666 (UAE) +966 12 229 7777 (Saudi Arabia) Further information is available on the airline's website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Watch: Iran's missile attack on US base in Qatar caught on camera
Responding to attacks on its nuclear sites, Iran on Monday launched missile attacks on US bases in Iraq and Qatar. Viral videos on social media show defenders intercepting Iranian missiles in Doha. Iran attacks US bases: Several videos of the attack have gone viral. The air defense system was activated in the US Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq. Explosions were heard in Qatar as well, with witnesses saying they saw what appeared to be missiles in the skies over the country. The White House and the Defence Department are closely monitoring potential threats to Al Udeid air base in Qatar, an American facility, a senior White House official said on Monday. "The White House and the Department of Defense are aware of, and closely monitoring, potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar," the official said. Before the explosions, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X: 'We neither initiated the war nor seeking it. But we will not leave invasion to the great Iran without answer.' Iran announced attacks on state television asmartial music played. A caption on the screen called it 'a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America's aggression.'The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran. Iran has officially named the operation, Basharat al-Fath, which loosely translates to "Glad Tidings of Victory". With inputs from Reuters, AFP, AP
