Iran has launched missile attacks on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq, escalating tensions in the Middle East following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, according to Iranian state media.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) described the operation as a “mighty and victorious” response, targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and the Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq.

The state-run Tasnim news agency reported that the IRGC fired multiple missiles, with explosions heard over Qatar’s capital, Doha, shortly after the launches.

Qatar’s government condemned the attack on Al Udeid, the largest US military base in the region, as a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter.

Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on X that Qatar’s air defense systems intercepted the missiles, and the base was evacuated prior to the attack, resulting in no casualties. Qatar has closed its airspace and reserved the right to respond directly to the aggression.

In Iraq, the Ain al-Asad Air Base was placed on maximum alert, with US personnel ordered to shelter in bunkers as air defense systems were activated. Reports indicate Iran launched at least one missile at the base, though no immediate damage or casualty reports have emerged.

The IRGC’s statement emphasized that Iran “will not leave any attack on its territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national security unanswered under any circumstances,” signalling a firm stance against the US and its allies.

Iranian state media dubbed the operation “Blessings of Victory,” framing it as a direct retaliation for the US’s Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on Saturday.

In Washington, President Donald Trump convened a National Security Council meeting in the West Wing to address the crisis. A senior US official confirmed that the White House and Department of Defence were closely monitoring “credible threats” to Al Udeid, home to approximately 8,000 US troops and a hub for US Central Command.

The White House earlier clarified that Trump’s mention of regime change in Iran was “simply raising a question,” not a policy objective.

The attacks coincide with intensified Israeli operations against Iran, with Israel’s military announcing strikes on Tehran, targeting IRGC command centres, access routes to the Fordow nuclear site, and Evin Prison. Israel’s actions follow Iran’s missile barrages on Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, which injured 86 people and killed at least 24 since the conflict escalated.

Qatar’s swift condemnation and airspace closure underscore the regional fallout, with the UAE also reportedly closing its airspace. The international community remains on edge, with the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency holding emergency meetings to address the crisis.

As explosions rock Doha and tensions soar, the US, Iran, and regional powers brace for potential further escalation in an already volatile conflict.