Iran's retaliation on the USA. The rockets fly towards the largest American base in the region
Iran launched six rockets towards the American base Al Ugid in Qatar – Axios said on Monday. The media reported Fr. explosions around the Qatarian capital of Ad-Dauhy. According to Reuters, anti -aircraft defense systems operate over the base.
Earlier, the Al Ugid database was evacuated, said Fox television.
Just before the outbreaks of “Wall Street Journal” he reported that the Americans were expecting a retaliation attack from Iran.
The airspace above the runny nose is closed.
The White House and the Pentagon are aware and closely monitor the potential threats to the Al Ugid base in Qatar – He gave the media a high -ranking White House official.
Qatar authorities announced the temporary closure of the airspace over the country, calling the decision “a precautionary means based on the development of the situation in the region.” Before The US Embassy in Qatar called on the Americans to shelter at the place of stay until further notice.
Al Ugid is considered the largest USA air base in the region. It was founded in 1996. It can accommodate nearly 100 combat aircraft, as well as 10,000 soldiers. It is located about 40 km from Doha. A runny nose government also invests in the development of the base, it is a symbol of close military cooperation between the USA and this monarchy. In May, President Donald Trump visited her.
