Multiple explosions were heard around 4 a.m. in Doha, Qatar, as Iranian drones were intercepted near the US Al-Udeid Airbase, according to Al Jazeera. Qatar’s Interior Ministry confirmed that the airbase was the target of the attack. On the fifth day of the incident, two ballistic missiles were reportedly fired at the base, one striking nearby and the other destroyed midair by defense systems. The extent of damage remains unclear.

Following the attack, Qatar increased security around key military and security installations. Analysts cited in the report said Iran appears to be pursuing a sustained strategy of targeting US military bases and relatively weaker sites across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

They warned that despite some failed strikes, Iran continues daily attempts, raising concerns that similar attacks on Qatar could persist in the coming hours and days.