Powerful explosions were heard this evening over the Qatari capital, Doha, as international sources report that Iran has launched a missile attack targeting U.S. military bases in the region.
According to Reuters, Qatari authorities have closed their airspace as a precautionary security measure.
The U.S. and U.K. embassies in Doha have issued urgent warnings to their citizens, advising them to shelter in place and avoid any non-essential movement.
A journalist from Axios, citing an Israeli official, reported that Iran fired six missiles at U.S. bases in Qatar. Sky News also reports that other U.S. bases in Iraq may have been targeted.
There are no official confirmations yet regarding casualties or damage. The situation remains highly unstable and is developing rapidly.
Below are the first released images of the attack.
