The government of Qatar has confirmed that it successfully intercepted a missile attack launched by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on Al-Udeid Air Base, home to Qatari forces and U.S. military personnel. No injuries or deaths were reported.
The missile strike is being described by Qatar as a serious violation of its sovereignty, airspace, and international law. The Gulf nation strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “brazen act of aggression.”
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that its air defenses neutralized the threat before it could cause damage. The base had already been evacuated earlier as a precaution due to growing tensions in the region.
“This was a direct attack on our territory,” said Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, the official spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry. “We reserve the right to respond in a manner appropriate to the scale of the aggression.”
The incident comes amid rising instability in the Middle East, with ongoing clashes between Iran and Israel adding to the tension. Qatar warned that continued military actions like this could push the region into deeper crisis, threatening peace and security on a global level.
Qatar, which has long supported dialogue and diplomacy, reiterated its call for all sides to return to negotiations and avoid further conflict.
The Al-Udeid base, which hosts U.S. and allied troops, is a key military hub in the region. While the full details of the attack will be released later by Qatar’s Ministry of Defense, officials confirmed that all personnel were safe and that the attack caused no physical harm.
Qatar was among the first to raise alarms over the dangers of ongoing Israeli actions in the region and continues to advocate for peaceful resolution to all disputes.
