Several explosions shuddered on Monday the sky of Doha, capital of Qatar, while Iran announced a missile attack against the Air Base Al Udeid, operated by the United States. The images that accompany this text show the moment when the missiles fly over the city, on a day marked by maximum tension in the Gulf region.
According to Iranian state media, the attack was “A strong and successful response” after the US weekend bombing against underground nuclear facilities in Iran. The Iranian Supreme National Security Council declared that as many missiles were launched as bombs launched EE. UU, in what seems an attempt to contain the climb.
Despite the attack, Qatar confirmed that there were no victims. The base had been evacuated in advance as a precautionary measure. In addition, the attack went to an area away from inhabited nuclei and, according to the New York Times, Iran would have previously warned the Qatari authorities to avoid major damage.
The White House and the Pentagon closely follow the situation, while the closure of Qatari airspace and western embassies are maintained, they ask their citizens to take refuge.
