Qatar Condemns Iranian Missile Strike on US Base, Confirms No Casualties

Doha:
Qatar has strongly condemned Iran’s missile strike on the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base, calling it a clear violation of its sovereignty, airspace, and international law. The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed that no casualties or injuries occurred as a result of the attack and emphasized the country reserves the right to respond.

The attack, carried out around 10 PM IST on Saturday, was part of Iran’s “Operation Besharat Fatah” — a retaliatory strike in response to US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Explosions were heard across the Qatari capital, and air raid sirens were activated, but authorities reported no significant damage. The Al Udeid base, located southwest of Doha, is the largest American military installation in the Middle East.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry released a statement denouncing the assault:

“We express the State of Qatar’s strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, and consider it a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law,” said spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari.

Iran defended its actions by saying the base was targeted as it serves as a critical US military command center in the region. It claimed the strike was not intended to threaten Qatar or its people, emphasizing the operation aimed solely at US military infrastructure.

Qatar clarified that the base had already been evacuated as a precaution due to rising tensions in the region. All necessary safety protocols were followed to protect personnel, including Qatari armed forces and allied military members.

In its statement, Doha reiterated its longstanding call for restraint in the region:

“Qatar was among the first nations to warn of the consequences of Israeli escalation. We continue to advocate for diplomatic solutions and stress the importance of non-escalation and good neighborly relations. Dialogue is the only path to preserving regional peace and security.”

The missile attack has now drawn Qatar directly into the wider Middle East conflict that began with Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this month. This was followed by Tehran’s retaliation and, more recently, US airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Esfahan, and Natanz. Following the Iranian assault on Al Udeid, the conflict has now expanded to involve four nations: Iran, Israel, the United States, and Qatar.

Prior to the missile strike, Qatar had temporarily closed its airspace due to security concerns. Flight tracking data from FlightRadar24 showed commercial aircraft avoiding the region. Bahrain has also announced a temporary suspension of its airspace following the Iranian strike.

News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.