IRAN STRIKES BACK: Missiles Launched at US Base in Qatar, Explosions Rock Doha

On Monday night, Iran reportedly launched a retaliatory strike by firing at least six missiles targeting the United States military base in Qatar. Moments after the report emerged, a series of loud explosions were heard over the skies of Qatar's capital, Doha.

Initial reports of the missile launch came from the news site Axios, which was later confirmed by various international media. Separately, Al Arabiya's correspondent in Doha reported live sounds of explosions believed to originate from the air defense system attempting to intercept the incoming missiles.

This is the first direct attack by Iran on US military facilities in this crisis and marks a dramatic escalation that brings both countries to the brink of open war. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is the largest US command center in the entire Middle East. The world is now holding its breath awaiting the full impact of this attack and the response from Washington.#IranUS $BTC