Dubai, Jun 23: Iran said Monday night that it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base. The announcement was made on state television as martial music played.

A caption on the screen called it “a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America's aggression.” Israel-Iran Conflict: Qatar Closes Airspace Amid Threats of Iranian Retaliation Against US.

Air Defenses Engage Iranian Missiles Over Qatar

The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran.

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