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Iran launches missiles in a US military base in Qatar, in alleged revenge for American strikes against nuclear sites at the end of the weekend.
The Witnesses reportedly heard strong bangs in the capital of capital, Doha, while videos showed air defense systems that missiles tested.
It is the most recent increase in a conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US who saw the tensions in the middle of the east groan.
Here’s what we know.
What is the target of Iran and why?
The Missiles of Irani focuses the largest US military base in the Middle East, Al-Udeid, in which it says a response to US Boming three on its numb.
Al-Udeid is the residence of US military heading for all regional operations in the region. Some British military employees also serve at rotation.
The attack was first verified by Iranian State Media, and later in the military.
A statement from IRGC, the most powerful branch of the Iranian military, said “Iran does not leave any attacks on sovereignty”, and adds: “US standards are not strengths but weaknesses.”
The US warns Iran not to respond to attacks on nuclear facilities and urged Tehran leaders to agree to regional battles.
There are different reports about how many missiles are fired. Iran said six, the US says 14, and Qatar reported to Reuters who said 19 – all, it increased.
Nothing was reported to be killed or injured.
In times before the attack, the US and UK advised their citizens in Qatar in “shelter in place”. About 8,000 US citizens live in Qatar, according to the state department, as many thousands of British citizens.
What is said after the attack
Enhance immediately after Iran gave the warning it prepares to launch missiles. Three Iranic officials quoted in New York Times said Tehran told Doha to its purposes, as a means to minimize casualties.
In his first comments, President Donald Trump thanked Iran “for giving us an early announcement, which has been in no life to lose, and no one wounded”.
He labeled the attack “very weak” – no Americans have been damaged and just a little injury, he said. “They took it all from their system,” he added and said to have a chance to “Peace”.
However, a foreign ministry of Qatar said that attack was a “surprise” and a “burning violation” is one of the first countries to warn against the dangers of Israel “.
The Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ayatollah is Khamenenei in the meantime that Iran does not harm anyone to attack but that his country will not “submit to any violation”.
“We did not violate anyone, and we won’t accept that anyone is violated. We don’t submit to anyone; this is why x (as translated to BBC Persian).
What are the signs that are close to attack?
There are signs on Monday that the US suspects Iran prepares to launch Missiles in Qatar.
Hours before the attack, qatar says it is temporarily ending airspace, shortly after the US and UK speak of Qatar citizens in “shelter”.
Those warnings do not give a clear indication of an attack almost: The US says the “from the UK command said to be followed by Americans.
However, about an hour before the attack, the BBC knows “a trusted threat” at the base.
In fact, some US media outlets are quoted introduced US officials say the Missiles Missile Missile Launcher to Iranian laid for a potential Qatar launch.
Flight tracking websites show planes that have already begun to replace other airports before the launch. According to flacradar24, there are 100 bounds to be bound for Doha prior to the launches of the Missile seen.
Hamad International Airport is one of the highest 10 highest traffic in the world for international traffic, with about 140,000 passengers past each day.
Some countries in the region include Bahrain and Kuwait, their airspace is closed for a short time.
How did we happen?
The US launched many strikes against three nuclear facilities within Iran on Saturday.
That the coming of the days of uncertainty when the US participates in the Israeli military action against Iran, beginning 13 June.
Israel launches the daily missile strikes against nuclear and military facilities within Iran, saying the government has to establish a nuclear weapon.
The series of Israeli and American governments intend to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Iran always keeps many nuclear programs for civilian purposes.
The US admits that these strikes have damaged the nuclear program of Iran, even if the entire state of their effect remained unclear.
Attacks between Iran and Israel also continue Sunday and Monday.
