Iran launched six missiles at a US military base in Qatar, Israeli officials told Axios. The same source previously told Axios that Iran was preparing for the attack.
A series of explosions were heard beyond Doha, according to a Reuters reporter on the ground.
Qatar is home to Aludade Air Force Base, the largest US base in the Middle East. The base, which houses approximately 10,000 American troops, serves as the forward headquarters of the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The base commands US military operations in a vast area that stretches from Egypt to Kazakhstan.
Last week, Reuters reported that the US Department of Defense had withdrawn some of its aircraft from its base due to a possible attack from Iran.
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