Iran attacks us an air base in Qatar: What we know so far Israel Iran

Iran has Attack The US forces stationed at the Air Force Base in Qatar, saying they were missing against American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

The attacks were confirmed on Monday by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement addressed to the Iranian people.

Successive torches were seen, along with loud explosions, in the capital of Qatar, Doha, and other parts of the country.

Here is what to know about the Iranian attacks in Qatar.

Why did Iran launched an attack in Qatar?

Irgc, in it statementShe launched a “strong and destructive missile attack” as part of the victory of victory in response to the “stark military aggression” by the United States over Iranian nuclear facilities.

IRGC also said that its “decisive work” sent a message to the White House and its allies that Iran would do, “under any circumstances, to leave any aggression against its regional safety, sovereignty or national security without an answer.”

“The American bases and mobile military origins in the region are not strengths, but rather the main weaknesses.”

Where did he attack Iran and why?

Iran said it had targeted Al Idid on the base In Qatar because it is “the US Air Force command center and is the largest strategy of the American terrorist army in West Asia.”

Tehran also indicated that the missile strike was made away from the residential areas of Qatar.

“This measure does not pose any threat to the friendly and brotherly country, Qatar, and its noble people, and the Islamic Republic of Iran is still committed to preserving warm and historical relations with Qatar,” the Iranian National Security Council said in a statement.

What and where is the UDEID air base?

UDEID is the largest American military base in the Middle East, with about 10,000 American soldiers.

The 24 hectares base (60 acres), located in the southwest of the desert Doha, was established in 1996. It is a front headquarters of the US Central Command, which directs US military operations in a huge range of lands from Egypt in the west to Kazakhstan in the east.

Al Qaeda includes the Air Force in Qatar, the US Air Force, the Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom and other foreign forces.

How did Iran attack, and how did Qatar respond?

“The Al -Wadid Air Force was attacked by short -range and medium -range ballistic missiles arising from Iran,” said an American defense official, who was reported by Reuters.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense in Qatar said that its air defense systems are successful in the success of Iranian missiles targeting al -Qaeda.

Qatar said it had received information that the rules in the region are targeted, including the air base.

“At 7:30 pm (1630 GMT), we received reports that seven missiles were fired from Iran towards the Al -Wadid Air Force.”

They emphasized that the UDEID air base was evacuated before the attack.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attack, saying that it was “a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, air field and the United Nations Charter, and that Doha reserves the right to respond.

Was there any harm after the Iranian attack?

The Ministry of Defense in Qatar confirmed that the accident did not result in any death or injuries.

At a later press conference, the Ministry of Interior in Qatar confirmed that a total of 19 missiles were launched from Iran. He added that only one of those who hit the air base, but did not cause any victims.

“We are proud to respond to today’s attack and no harm was reported,” Qatari officials said.

What happens in Qatar as a result of the Iranian attack?

In the hours leading up to the attack, the United States and the United Kingdom’s embassies in Qatar issued statements urging citizens in Qatar to shelter until further notice.

However, the consulting was raised a few hours after the attacks stopped.

Several British, American and European schools in the country said they will remain closed on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Education in Qatar said that all the tests that will take place on Wednesday have been rescheduled.

During its briefing, the Ministry of Interior in Qatar said that the situation in the country is “completely stable” and that all authorities are working in coordination to ensure the safety of the public.

Jabr Al -Nuaimi, from the General Security in Qatar, said that the safety of citizens, residents and residents is a “maximum priority”.

He said in a televised press conference: “We will not allow any crisis or international or external conflict to influence our lives in Qatar.”

The Foreign Ministry in Qatar also said that life will return to “normal” after the attack, and it has repeated its invitation to the warring parties to negotiate.

Why was the airspace closed in Qatar, and when was it reopened?

Qatar temporarily closed its air field, saying it was “part of the measures taken to ensure the safety of the population and visitors.”

Reopened after more than five hours.