Iran has launched a missile attack on the US al Udeir air Base in Qatar, which houses around 10,000 US troops. Following the attack, Qatar has closed its airspace as a precaution, coinciding with US and UK warnings for their citizens to seek immediate shelter. The missile attack includes threats towards bases in Iraq and has been characterized by Iran as a "victory." British officials have expressed commitment to protect their forces, while Qatar's Foreign Ministry has condemned the attack as a violation of its sovereignty.
"Be in no doubt, we are prepared to defend our personnel, our assets and those of our allies and partners." - David Lammy, British Foreign Secretary.
"The Iranian attack on the US Air Base, al-Udeid base is a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace and the UN charter." - Majed al-Ansari, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
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