Iran fired missiles and drones at the U.S. military’s Al-Udeid Air Base southwest of Doha for a second straight day on Sunday.
On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran, prompting Iran to respond by launching multiple waves of missile attacks targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East, including those in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
This round of attacks was weaker compared with the first round on Saturday. From early morning to evening on Sunday, multiple explosions were heard in downtown Doha, along with fires ignited by falling missile debris in the southwestern part of the city.
According to Qatar's Ministry of Defense, the country's air defense system successfully intercepted all incoming missiles and drones without any casualties. However, specific details about the attack, including the number of missiles, have not been disclosed.
Qatar's Interior Ministry issued a new emergency alert on Sunday morning, urging citizens to remain indoors whenever possible and avoid non-essential outings until the situation stabilizes.
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar continued to maintain a shelter-in-place for all embassy staff, while recommending U.S. citizens to take precautions and avoid visiting any military installations.
Currently, Qatar's airspace and territorial waters remain closed and all public events and gatherings are continuously suspended. Except for military, security, and healthcare systems, most government agencies and private enterprises have adopted remote working arrangements.
Meanwhile, the Qatari government continues to send signals of stability.
The Ministry of Defense said it possesses full capabilities to protect national security, with the current security situation remaining stable and under control.
The Interior Ministry announced that security and civil defense forces have entered a state of full readiness, capable of responding to any emergency.
Iran launches second day of attacks on US military base in Qatar
