Iran Strikes US Base in Qatar Amid Escalation

Explosions were reported over Doha after Iran launched missile strikes targeting the US-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, in retaliation for recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Qatar responded by temporarily shutting its airspace and issuing precautionary guidance to residents and visitors. The missile attacks followed a sequence of escalating violence, starting with Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and culminating in US-led bombings that allegedly caused significant damage to Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. The extent of damage to Iranian facilities remains unverified. Iran has warned of further reprisals and is seeking support from Russia, while the international community, including Russia, condemned the attacks on Iran as unjustified. Despite the heightened tensions, oil prices remained stable, suggesting skepticism about a disruption in global energy supplies.