Iran fired missiles at the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar late Monday, prompting loud explosions across Doha and nearby Lusail, according to multiple media reports. The missile barrage, confirmed by Iranian state TV, came just hours after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution. Iranian television described the strike as “a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America’s aggression,” broadcasting the announcement alongside martial music. Axios, citing an Israeli official, reported that the missiles specifically targeted US positions at the Al Udeid base — the largest American military installation in the Middle East. Explosions were heard across central Doha and the skies lit up with visible projectiles, AFP reported. While there were no immediate reports of casualties, embassies including India’s urged their citizens to stay indoors and monitor official advisories.
