Iran fired six missiles at US military bases in Qatar, an Israeli official told Axios. The same source previously told Axios that Iran was preparing for the attack.
A succession of explosions were heard over Doha, according to Reuters reporters on the ground.
Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. base in the Middle East. The base, which houses about 10,000 American troops, serves as the forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The base directs U.S. military operations in a vast area stretching from Egypt to Kazakhstan.
Last week, Reuters reported that the US Department of Defense had withdrawn some of its aircraft from the base due to the risk of a possible attack from Iran.
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