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Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iranian missile attacks in Qatar were successfully neutralized. He stated that Iran launched 14 ballistic missiles, 13 of which were intercepted by the defense system, ensuring no harm to any American personnel.
Following attacks in Syria, Iran targeted U.S. military bases in Doha, Qatar, and Iraq with ballistic missiles. Explosions were reportedly heard in Doha, with flames seen rising in the sky. According to sources, Iran fired six missiles at the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
In response to the attacks, Qatar closed its airspace and ordered the closure of several schools as a precautionary measure. The U.S. had already evacuated the Al-Udeid Air Base prior to the incident.
Iran also launched missiles at the U.S. Ain Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq. Defense systems at the base were activated, and personnel were instructed to take shelter in bunkers.
The Qatari government condemned the Iranian missile attacks on the U.S. military base, asserting its right to respond. Authorities confirmed that the attacks caused no casualties.
Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar is the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East.