Qatar thwarted a missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid airbase late Monday, intercepting all but one of the projectiles launched by Iran in what Tehran described as retaliation for the U.S. bombing of its nuclear sites two days earlier.

No casualties were reported, though explosions were heard across the Qatari capital.

“The situation has returned to normal,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said at a press conference, condemning the Iranian strikes and calling for de-escalation.

Qatar had temporarily closed its airspace ahead of the attack and reopened it shortly after.

This live blog is now closed. Scroll below to see how events unfolded on Monday evening.

Timeline of events following Iranian missile launch towards Al-Udeid airbase:

• Qatar’s air defence systems intercepted all but one missile targeting the U.S. airbase at Al-Udeid.
• No immediate casualties were reported, and Qatari authorities confirmed that normality has been restored.
• Iran stated it did not intend to pose a threat to “brotherly Qatar” with the attacks.
• Regional and international reactions have called for de-escalation amid rising tensions.

Qatar reopens airspace after Iranian missile strikes

Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority announced the reopening of the country’s airspace early on Tuesday, hours after Iran had launched missiles at the U.S. airbase in Al Udeid.

The authority said operations returned to normal “after taking the necessary measures in coordination with the relevant authorities”. The country’s national carrier, Qatar Airways also announced resumption of flights shortly after the announcement.

Earlier, flights were diverted to nearby airports or returned to their points of origin after Qatar closed its airspace on Monday evening in anticipation of the attack.

[Posted 12:20 AM]

Trump thanks Qatar’s Amir in response to Iranian strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for the country’s stance on regional peace following Iranian missile strikes targeting the U.S. air base at Al Udeid.

 “I’d like to thank the highly respected Emir of Qatar for all that he has done in seeking peace for the region,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, expressing relief that there were no American or Qatari casualties.

[Posted 12:08 AM]

Trump ‘thanks’ Iran for early warning, calls missile strikes ‘weak’

U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Iran’s missile strikes on Al-Udeid Air Base, describing the attack as a “very weak response” that was largely intercepted.

“Iran has officially responded to our obliteration of their nuclear facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.

He added that “14 missiles were fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was ‘set free,’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction,” emphasising that “no Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done.”

Trump expressed cautious optimism, saying, “Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further hate.”

He concluded by thanking Iran for the early warning, which he said helped prevent casualties, and called on both Iran and Israel to pursue peace.

[Posted 11:38 PM]

Israeli ‘irresponsible actions’ must be stopped: Qatar’s Foreign Ministry

Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari called for accountability from Israel, saying the current escalation was triggered by Israeli strikes on Iran.

“This escalation began with Israeli violations against Iran, and an end must be put to irresponsible actions,” Al-Ansari said. “We warned since day one that this regional escalation would drag us to a dangerous turning point.”

[Posted 11:34 PM]

U.S. Embassy in Qatar lifts shelter-in-place caution

The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has lifted the shelter-in-place order it issued earlier on Monday in anticipation of Iranian strikes. The embassy in Doha is set to reopen on Tuesday.

[Posted 11:30 PM]

Fires from shrapnel contained, no further damage across Qatar

Shrapnels that fell during missile interceptions caused minor fires which were immediately contained without injuries, Ministry of Interior spokesperson Jabr Al-Nuaimi said at the press conference.

[Posted 11:15 PM]

All but one missile intercepted, no casualties in Al-Udeid

Qatar intercepted all but one missile targeted at the U.S. airbase in Al-Udeid, according to Shayeq Al-Hajri, Deputy Chief of Staff for Joint Operations in Qatar’s Defence Ministry.

More missiles were fired contrary to the initial report received at 7:30 pm, which indicated seven strikes were on their way, Al-Hajri added.

[Posted 11:11 PM]

Qatar says attack a ‘surprise’; calls for return to negotiations

Speaking at the press conference held to detail Iran’s attack, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari reiterated the country’s stance to peacefully resolve conflicts.

“We consider the attack a surprise in light of Qatar’s keenness to mediate to resolve crises,” Al-Ansari said.

“We call for a return to the negotiating table and a peaceful resolution of conflicts.”

[Posted 10:54 PM]

Iraq warns of wider regional conflict

Iraq’s foreign ministry warned that Iran’s strike on a US base in Qatar could spark a wider confrontation and deepen tensions across the region.

In a statement on Monday, the ministry said it had consistently cautioned against the risk of more parties becoming involved in the conflict, which could escalate instability in the Middle East.

[Posted 10:45 PM]

Security situation ‘stable’: Qatar’s Interior Ministry

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has said the country’s security situation is now stable and there is “no cause for concern” following Iranian airstrikes that targeted the U.S. base in Al-Udeid earlier today.

“In coordination with the relevant authorities, [MoI] remains fully prepared and vigilant to monitor developments and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of citizens and residents, and to maintain the normalcy of public life,” the statement added.

It also urged the public to refrain from sharing or reposting unofficial information and to rely exclusively on authorised official channels.

[Posted 10:25 PM]

Egypt condemns escalation in Iran, warns of risks to regional stability

Egypt condemned what it called a “rapid escalation” in Iran following the U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites, warning it could lead to serious consequences for the region.

In a statement, the foreign ministry cautioned against “the danger of the region sliding into more chaos and tension”, and urged a return to diplomacy and political dialogue to avoid further deterioration.

[Posted 10:12 PM]

Macron calls for restraint, return to talks

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a return to negotiations after Iran carried out a retaliatory strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar.

“The spiral of chaos must end,” he wrote on X. “I call on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, de-escalate and return to the negotiating table.”

Speaking to broadcaster France 2, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said: “This is a dangerous escalation in which Iran bears a heavy responsibility. It is a cycle of violence that puts the region at risk of a widespread conflagration, which would have very serious repercussions even here at home.”

[Posted 10:09 PM]

Qatar to hold press conference to detail Iranian attack shortly

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defence will hold a joint press conference shortly to detail the Iranian attack on the U.S. airbase.

[Posted 10:00 PM]

UAE condemns in ‘strongest terms’ Iran attack on Qatar

The United Arab Emirates has denounced in the “strongest terms” an attack by Iran against Al Udeid base in Qatar.

The UAE “condemns in the strongest terms the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s targeting of Al Udeid Air Base in the sisterly State of Qatar, considering it a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace,” Abu Dhabi’s foreign ministry said in a statement carried by official news agency WAM.

[Posted 9:56 PM]

Bahrain suspends air traffic ‘temporarily’

Bahrain suspended air traffic temporarily after Iran attacked the U.S. base in neighbouring Qatar in retaliation for American strikes on its nuclear facilities.

“The Civil Aviation Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced the temporary suspension of air navigation in the skies of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a precautionary measure in light of recent regional developments,” said a statement carried by the official Bahrain News Agency.

[Posted 9:55 PM]

Saudi Arabia condemns ‘unjustifiable’ Iran ‘aggression’

Saudi Arabia lambasted Iran for its “unjustifiable” attack on the U.S. base in Qatar, offering to deploy “all its capabilities” to support Doha.

Riyadh said it “condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the aggression launched by Iran against the sisterly State of Qatar […] This is unacceptable and unjustifiable under any circumstances”.

“The Kingdom affirms its solidarity and full support for […] Qatar and offers all its capabilities to support the sisterly State of Qatar in any measures it takes,” Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said in a statement.

[Posted 9:52 PM]

Iran to continue ‘retaliation’ to U.S. attacks: senior Iranian official

Iran will continue its retaliation in response to the United States’ attacks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.

Iran has the necessary rationality to begin diplomacy after punishing the aggressor, the official said, adding if the U.S. seeks negotiations, Israeli and U.S. attacks must stop.

Flares spotted over Qatar, explosions heard

Flares were spotted over Qatar as the country’s air defence system intercepted Iranian missiles targeting Al Udeid air base.

Qatar: No casualties from Iranian attack

Qatar strongly condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base carried out by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, calling it a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, airspace, international law, and the UN Charter.

The ministry stressed that Qatar “reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportionate to the nature and scale of this brazen aggression and in accordance with international law”.

“Qatari air defences successfully intercepted the Iranian missiles,” it added, noting that the Ministry of Defence will issue a detailed statement later on the circumstances of the attack.