Iran says it launched attack on US forces at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base
Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.
The announcement was made on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it 'a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America's aggression.'
The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran.
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- France 24
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