Iran launches retaliatory attack on US base in Qatar

Media reports said Monday night that Iran fired as many as six missiles at the US base in Qatar, while air defense and sirens were activated in Bahrain and Iraq.

Iran (IMNA) - Reuters reported that US troops air defense over Ain Al-Assad Base in west of Iraq was activated on Modnay night after Iran missile attack.

Media also reported UAE airspace was closed after suspected Iran's retaliatory missile attack.

Iran's IRIB says that the name of the retaliatory operation is Promise of Victory.

Reuters also reported that explosions were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha.

Iranian state TV said that US troops in Al Udeid Air Base in Doha.

CNN said that Iran fired as many as 11 missiles in total at US troops.

Qatari airspace was also closed following Iran's missile attack.

The IRGC said in a statement Al Udeid Air Base in Doha was heavily attacked by Iranian missile.

Media also said that US base in Qatar too has been attacked.

Qatari foreign ministry has called for cessation of conflict and returning to the negotiating table.

Sirens are sounding in entire Bahrain, media have reported.


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