DOHA — Qatar strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base, branding it a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and international law. The Gulf state has made clear it reserves the right to respond in kind.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al‑Ansari stated:
“The State of Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportional to the nature and scale of this blatant aggression.”
The strike—described by Iran’s military as “devastating and powerful”—hit the largest U.S. base in the region. Qatar confirmed its air defences intercepted missiles, and there are no reported casualties following a precautionary evacuation of the facility.
Iran’s National Security Council asserted the attack was in direct response to U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear installations at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. It said the number of missiles launched matched the number used by the U.S., but added:
“This action does not pose any threat to our friendly and brotherly country, Qatar.”
The White House and Pentagon are monitoring the situation, with officials reporting no U.S. casualties and confirming the missiles included both short- and medium-range ballistic types. Nearby, Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Air Base activated its defence systems amid related threats.
Earlier, Qatar had shut its airspace as a safety precaution, and the U.S. embassy issued a shelter-in-place advisory for Americans in Doha.
Qatar’s Al‑Ansari described the strike as “brazen aggression”, warning that ongoing military escalation risks destabilizing regional security and urged all parties to return to diplomacy. He emphasized:
“Dialogue is the only way to overcome the current crises and ensure regional peace and security.”
Qatar reiterated its longstanding stance calling for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions amid rising regional tensions.
