Iran launched a missile attack on the US Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to a statement from Qatar’s Ministry of Defense. The ministry reported that two ballistic missiles were fired from Iran, one of which was intercepted by Qatar’s air defense system, while the other struck the Al-Udeid base. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and no casualties have been reported so far.

The report, carried by Al Jazeera and cited by the Qatari defense authorities, marks a significant escalation involving Iranian missile activity in the Gulf region. The Al-Udeid base is known as a key US military installation in Qatar, and the attack underscores heightened regional tensions. The ministry’s statement did not provide further details about the extent of the damage or any immediate response measures.

Authorities have not yet released additional information regarding potential follow-up actions or investigations into the missile strike.