Iran Strikes US Base in Qatar, Regional Tensions Rise

Iran launched missile strikes against the U.S.-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, marking Tehran's first direct military response after U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. The Qatari Prime Minister condemned the attack as a violation of sovereignty, confirming that the missiles were intercepted and no casualties occurred. The U.S. Embassy in Qatar urged Americans to shelter in place, and the State Department issued a worldwide caution for Americans abroad. Additional attacks targeted U.S. bases in western Iraq and Syria, with reports that pro-Iranian groups were involved. Saudi airspace was closed following these events, disrupting travel and threatening the WWE Night of Champions event in Riyadh. Heightened security and concerns about further escalation persist across the region.