By Safiyat Muhammed | The Bureau News
Iran has reportedly launched missile strikes targeting United States military bases in Iraq and Qatar, according to Saberin News, a media platform closely linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
In the aftermath, loud explosions were heard across the Qatari capital, Doha, and nearby Lusail on Sunday evening. Eyewitnesses told Reuters they observed bright projectiles cutting through the night sky, followed by powerful blasts. Unverified footage circulating on social media appeared to show missile interceptions overhead, further heightening tensions in the region.
The missile launches are believed to be retaliation for recent US-led strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Sources cited by Axios confirmed that at least six missiles were fired by Iran toward US military positions in the Gulf, with the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar being a primary target.
Located just outside of Doha, the Al-Udeid base is home to the headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM) and also hosts British military personnel on rotation. The base has long served as a strategic hub for Western military operations in the region.
Western intelligence had earlier warned of a “credible threat” to the base, with satellite imagery indicating that several aircraft and assets had been repositioned in anticipation of a potential strike. Officials in Washington D.C. from the previous Trump administration were reportedly convening to monitor the unfolding situation.
The scale of the damage, possible casualties, and direct confirmation from US or Qatari defense authorities remain pending at the time of filing this report. However, the attack marks a sharp escalation in tensions following Iran’s vow to retaliate for recent assaults on its nuclear program.
Observers say this confrontation could potentially ignite broader regional unrest, as both sides continue to engage in military posturing and cyber warfare, with diplomatic efforts for de-escalation so far proving ineffective.
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