Powerful explosions were heard this evening over the capital of Qatar,
Doha, while international sources report
that Iran has launched a missile attack on US military bases in the region.
According to Reuters news agency,
Qatari authorities have closed its airspace as a security measure.
The US and UK embassie
s in Doha have urged their citizens
to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
An Axios reporter, citing an Israeli official,
reported that Iran had fired six missiles at US bases in Qatar.
Meanwhile,
Sky News reports that other US bases in Iraq may have been targeted.
There is no official confirmation of damage or casualties yet.
The situation remains volatile and is evolving rapidly.
You can see footage of the attack below.
