Iran claims that it is retaliating against US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and has attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.
In a statement to the Iranian people, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the attacks on Monday.
In Doha, Qatar’s capital, and other parts of the nation, loud explosions and consecutive flares were visible.
What is known about the Qatari attacks carried out by Iranians?
Iran launched an attack on Qatar for what reason?
In response to the US’s “blatant military aggression” against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the IRGC claimed in a statement that it had launched a “powerful and devastating missile attack” as part of Operation Annunciation of Victory.
The IRGC added that Iran’s “decisive action” “under no circumstances leave any aggression against its territorial integrity, sovereignty, or national security unanswered” to the White House and its allies.
The statement warned that the region’s US bases and mobile military installations are not their strong points but rather significant vulnerabilities.
Iran attacked where, and why?
Iran claimed that Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base was the most important strategic asset of the US Air Force and that it serves as its command center.
Tehran added that Qatar’s missile strike was carried out without disturbing residents’ homes.
The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to maintain and maintain warm and historic relations with Qatar, according to a statement from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council. “This action does not pose any threat to the friendly and brotherly country, Qatar, and its noble people,” the statement read.
The Al Udeid Air Base is located where and what?
The Middle East’s largest military base, Al Udeid, has about 10,000 US soldiers on it.
The 24-hectare (60-acre) base, which is situated southwest of Doha, was established in 1996. The US Central Command’s forward headquarters is located in the region of Kazakhstan and Egypt, which coordinates US military operations there.
The base houses the US Air Force, Qatar Emiri Air Force, Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, and other international organizations.
How did Qatar react when Iran attacked?
According to a US defense official, “Al Udeid Air Base was attacked by short- and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran,” according to a Reuters news agency.
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ministry of Defense claimed that its air defense systems had successfully intercepted Iranian missiles that were attacking the base.
Qatari authorities claim to have learned that Al Udeid Air Base and other bases in the area are being targeted.
We learned that seven missiles were launched from Iran toward Al Udeid Air Base at 7:30 p.m. (1630 GMT), according to Qatari officials in a briefing later on Monday.
They confirmed that Al Udeid Air Base had been evacuated prior to the attack.
Doha reserves the right to respond, according to its foreign ministry, calling the attack “violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, airspace, and the UN charter.”
After Iran’s attack, was there any damage?
The incident was unrelated, and neither person died or was hurt, according to Qatar’s defense ministry.
A further press release from Qatar’s Ministry of Interior revealed that Iran fired 19 missiles in total. Only one of those, according to the statement, hit Al Udeid Air Base without hurting anyone.
No damage was reported in the wake of the attack, according to Qatari officials, who are proud of their response.
What is the Iranian attack’s impact on Qatar?
In the hours leading up to the attack, Qatar’s US and UK embassies issued statements urging Qataris to remain shelterless until further notice.
However, the warning was lifted shortly after the attacks ended.
A number of British, American, and European schools in the nation announced that classes would continue to be canceled on Tuesday.
According to the Qatari Ministry of Education, all Tuesday exams have been rescheduled for Wednesday.
The Qatari Ministry of Interior stated during its briefing that the country’s current situation was “completely stable” and that all authorities were working together to ensure the safety of the public.
The “utmost priority” is stated by Qatar’s Public Security’s Jabr al-Naimi, who stated that residents’ safety and that of other citizens.
In a televised press conference, he declared, “We will not allow any international or external crisis or conflict to affect our life in Qatar.”
The Foreign Ministry of Qatar also reiterated its call for negotiations between the two countries and stated that life is returning to “normal” after the attack.
When and why did Qatar’s airspace close and reopen?
Qatar temporarily ceased operations in its airspace, citing “part of the steps taken to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.”
Source: Aljazeera
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