'Be cautious and remain indoors': Indian Embassy in Qatar issues advisory as Iran launches missile attack on US base

Israel-Iran war: Shortly after several explosions boomed Doha, with Iran launching its missile operation ‘Annunciation of Victory’ against US bases in Iraq and Qatar, the Indian embassy in Qatar issued an advisory, urging citizens “to be cautious and remain indoors.”

“In view of the ongoing situation, Indian community in Qatar is urged to be cautious and remains indoors. Please remain calm and follow local news, instructions and guidance provides by Qatari authorities. The Embassy will also keep updating through our social media channels,” the Embassy posted on X.

Iran's retaliation comes a day after the US intervened in the conflict between the decade-long foes, dropping massive bunker-buster bombs on Tehran's three nuclear sites – Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan – on Sunday morning, June 22.

Around an hour before Iran's strike, Qatar had closed its airspace to ensure the safety of the residents, citizens and visitors.

Which US bases are in Qatar and Iraq?

Qatar is home to the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US base in the Middle East, which serves as the forward headquarters for US Central Command and houses around 10,000 troops.

Al Udeid is also houses the Combined Air Operations Center, which provides command and control of air power across the region as well as the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing — the largest expeditionary wing in the world.

Meanwhile Ain al-Assad base which also houses US troops is located in western Iraq, and was also targeted.

Iran's missile operation ‘Annunciation of Victory’

As per AP, Iran announced the attack on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it “a mighty and successful response" to "America’s aggression.”

Iran said that the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites this weekend, reported AP.

Qatar condemns Iran attack as ‘flagrant violation’; airspace safe now

Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the attack by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards was “a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, its airspace, and international law.”

The nation also said that its airspace is safe now, reported AP.