Iran launched ballistic missile and drone attacks against Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait on Sunday. The strikes followed renewed U.S. military action against targets inside Iran.
In Doha, air raid alerts sounded at 5:36 AM local time. Euronews journalists reported multiple loud explosions as Qatar's air defense systems intercepted Iranian missiles over the capital. Qatar's Defense Ministry confirmed its forces were actively intercepting the attacks.
The UAE simultaneously reported engaging incoming Iranian missiles and drones. Both governments urged residents to shelter indoors, citing a high security threat.
The escalation came hours after the United States announced it was conducting strikes inside Iran. That action was described as a response to new Iranian military activity in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping lane.