What AlJazeera reported about Iranian attack on US base in Qatar
Iran had pledged to attack the US bases and the military personnel in the Middle East after Washington hit its nuclear sites on Sunday.
The US and UK embassies in Qatar had earlier released statements recommending citizens in Qatar to shelter in place until further notice.
Qatar said it shut down its airspace temporarily as part of the measures taken to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
Flares were seen over Doha as missile defence systems of the Al Udeid Air Base were apparently seen launching into the sky.
Loud explosions were heard all around the capital.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed the attack on the Al Udeid base.
Qatar strongly condemns Iranian attack on US base
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says the IRGC attack on al-Udeid base is a “violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace and the UN charter”.
“We, in the State of Qatar, reserve our right to respond directly … to this blatant aggression in accordance with international law,” al-Ansari said in a statement.
He added that Qatari air defences foiled the attack and successfully confronted the Iranian missiles.
Iran’s security council says attack not against ‘brotherly’ Qatar
The Iranian Supreme National Security Council says that the missile strike against Al Udeid Air Base was away from residential areas in Qatar.
“This action does not pose any threat to the friendly and brotherly country, Qatar, and its noble people, and the Islamic Republic of Iran remains committed to maintaining and continuing warm and historic relations with Qatar,” the council said in a statement.
Qatar condemned the attack as a blatant violation of its sovereignty.
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