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Qatar Tribune
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar condemns Iran's missile attack on Al-Udeid Air Base
Tribune News Network Doha Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base, considering it a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace and international law. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Dr Al Ansari said Qatar reserves the right to respond in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law. 'We assure citizens, residents, and the entire world that, thanks to God, under the direct leadership of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, and with the efforts of the loyal men of the Qatari Armed Forces, the attack was repelled and thwarted,' he added. Dr Al Ansari said the State of Qatar took all precautionary measures, which resulted in the failure of the attack and the protection of Qatar and its people from its consequences.'We consider this attack surprising in light of Qatar's stances, its commitment to good neighborliness, and its approach to mediation in resolving crises,' he said. Earlier in a statement to Qatar News Agency, Dr Al Ansari reassured that Qatar's air defences successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles. He emphasised that the continuation of such escalatory military actions will undermine security and stability in the region, dragging it into situations that could have catastrophic consequences for international peace and security, calling for the immediate cessation of all military actions and for a serious return to the negotiating table and dialogue. Dr Al Ansari said Qatar was one of the first countries to warn against the dangers of Israeli escalation in the region, and have consistently called for diplomatic solutions to be prioritized and have stressed the importance of good-neighbourliness and avoiding escalation, reaffirming that dialogue is the only way to overcome the current crises and ensure the security of the region and the peace of its people. He added that the base had been evacuated earlier, following established security and precautionary measures, given the tensions in the necessary steps were taken to ensure the safety of personnel at the base.
See - Sada Elbalad
9 hours ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Bahrain & Kuwait Reopen Airspace
Rana Atef Both Bahrain and Kuwait have reopened their airspace after a temporary closure that lasted several hours after an Iranian missile attack on the US Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Previously, five countries, namely Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, had announced the closure of their airspace following the targeting of the Al-Udeid base in Doha. The missile strike came a day after U.S. airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced on Monday evening that it had successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting the Al-Udeid Air Base. In a statement posted on its official account on X (formerly Twitter), the ministry said: "Qatari air defenses successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base." It added that, "Thanks to God, the vigilance of the armed forces, and precautionary measures taken, no casualties or injuries resulted from the incident." The ministry reaffirmed that "the airspace and territory of the State of Qatar remain safe, and the Qatari Armed Forces are always fully prepared to respond to any threat." The ministry also urged citizens and residents to rely on official sources for updates and guidance. Before the missile strike, Qatari authorities had already temporarily suspended air traffic in the country's airspace as part of precautionary measures in response to the evolving regional situation. Kuwait announced the reopening of its airspace and the return of operations at Kuwait International Airport to normal after confirming that surrounding conditions had stabilized. Earlier, Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation had announced a "temporary" closure of the country's airspace starting today until further notice. Bahrain also announced a full reopening of its airspace after initially suspending air traffic as a precaution in response to regional developments. In Oman, the national airline announced the temporary suspension of flights amid rising tensions in the region. In Iraq, Ministry of Transport spokesperson Metham Al-Safi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the country had closed its airspace to all air traffic, including over the southern region. Military sources earlier told Reuters that air defense systems had been activated at the US Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq in anticipation of a possible attack. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
India.com
9 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
'Reserves the right to respond directly': Qatar on Iran's retaliatory action
Doha: Qatar on Monday announced that it reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent following Iran's retaliatory attack on the US bases in Qatar. 'We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent to the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law,' said Qatar's Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Majed Al Ansari. He added that the State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. 'We reassure that Qatar's air defences successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles. We also emphasise that the continuation of such escalatory military actions will undermine security and stability in the region, dragging it into situations that could have catastrophic consequences for international peace and security,' Ansari said. He said that Qatar calls for the immediate cessation of all military actions and for a serious return to the negotiating table and dialogue. Ansari emphasised that Qatar was one of the first countries to warn against the dangers of Israeli escalation in the region. 'We have consistently called for diplomatic solutions to be prioritised and have stressed the importance of good-neighbourliness and avoiding escalation,' Ansari said. He pointed out that reaffirmed that dialogue is the only way to overcome the current crises and ensure the security of the region and the peace of its people. Ansari added that the US base had been evacuated earlier, following established security and precautionary measures, given the tensions in the region. 'All necessary steps were taken to ensure the safety of personnel at the base, including Qatari Armed Forces members, friendly forces, and others. We confirm that no injuries or human casualties resulted from the attack,' he said. Earlier, Iran reportedly fired six missiles towards US military bases based in Iraq and Qatar. As per media reports, the operation was named 'Annunciation of Victory'. However, there have been no major impacts of the missile attack on the US bases in Qatar as American Patriot missile defence systems intercepted Iranian missiles. Reports also said that the US activated its air defence system at the Ain Al-Asad airbase in Iraq as well. Meanwhile, the White House has said that the US is closely monitoring threats to Al Udeid air base in Qatar.
The Intercept
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Intercept
U.S. Military Under Attack Again for Joining Israel's Wars
Iran launched an attack on an American military base in Qatar on Monday in retaliation for U.S. strikes on three critical nuclear sites. A U.S. official said that Al Udeid Air Base, the largest American installation in the Middle East, was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles. 'At this time, there are no reports of U.S. casualties,' a U.S. defense official told The Intercept. 'We are monitoring this situation closely and will provide more information as it becomes available.' A Qatari official confirmed that no casualties occurred due to the attack. The Qatari official said that Al Udeid Air Base, which it shares with the United States, had been 'evacuated' prior to the attack and that all 'necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of the base's personnel, including members of the Qatari Armed Forces, friendly forces, and others.' Iran said the strikes in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites over the weekend, signaling its likely desire to save face at home and deescalate abroad. Iran announced the attack on state television. A caption on screen called it 'a mighty and successful response' to 'America's aggression,' according to The Associated Press. The Qatari official denounced the Iranian attack and blamed Israel for setting off the cycle of violence in the region. Trump joined Israel's war against Iran on Saturday, attacking Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan — a decision that experts say may lead to a new U.S. forever war in the Middle East. 'We express the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, and consider it a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law and the United Nations Charter,' the official told The Intercept, adding that Qatar was 'among the first countries to warn against the consequences of Israeli escalation in the region.' More than 40,000 U.S. active-duty military personnel and civilians working for the Pentagon are deployed across the Middle East. In recent years, the U.S. has used more than 60 bases, garrisons, or shared foreign facilities in the region. These sites range from small combat outposts to massive air bases in 13 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. U.S. troops in the Middle East have come under attack close to 400 times, at a minimum, since October 2023 in response to the U.S.-supported Israeli war on Gaza. U.S. Navy vessels in the region have been the most frequent target, coming under attack 174 times since October 2023, Central Command told The Intercept. There have also been 'about 200' attacks on U.S. bases in the region since the Gaza war began, Pentagon spokesperson Patricia Kreuzberger told The Intercept last month. This amounted to roughly one attack every 1.5 days. This includes more than 100 attacks on U.S. outposts in Syria and a lesser number in Iraq and Jordan. A January 2024 drone attack on Tower 22, a facility in the latter country, killed three U.S. troops. Predominantly led by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian-allied Houthi government in Yemen, the strikes include a mix of one-way attack drones, rockets, mortars, and ballistic missiles fired at fixed bases and U.S. warships across the region. Trump struck a ceasefire deal with the Houthis in May. Prior to the U.S. attacks on Saturday, the Houthis threatened to again target U.S. ships in the Red Sea if Washington joined Israel's attacks on Iran.
Zawya
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Zawya
Qatar Ministry of Defence: Qatari Air Defences successfully intercept missile attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base
DOHA: The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced that Qatari air defences successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base. The Qatar News Agency (QNA) quoted the Ministry as stating that, thanks to God, the vigilance of the armed forces personnel, and the precautionary measures taken, the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries. The source reiterated that Qatar's airspace and territory are secure, and that the Qatari Armed Forces are always on high alert to address any threat. The source also advised citizens and residents to obtain directives and the latest updates from official sources.
