Trump: Iran have gotten it out of their system

Iran’s nuclear sites at the weekend and said: “Iran has responded with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered.”

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At least six missiles were launched towards Qatar with more fired into Iraq. Air raid sirens also sounded in neighbouring Bahrain, where the US fifth fleet is headquartered.

Mr Trump rushed to the White House situation room to monitor events. Qatari forces thwarted the attack on the US-run Al Udeid base.

And last night the president raised hopes for de-escalation in Iran's war with Israel, posting on social media: “Regarding the attack today at the American Base in Qatar, I am pleased to report that, in addition to no Americans being killed or wounded, very importantly, there have also been no Qataris killed or wounded. Thank you for your attention to this matter! “CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT'S TIME FOR PEACE!”

The president said there was no damage to the base and he also confirmed that Iran had alerted the US to the incoming strikes. He believed it had “gotten it all out of their system”.

Mr Trump added: “There have been 14 missiles fired - 13 were knocked down and 1 was ‘set free’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction.

“I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed and hardly any damage was done. There will, hopefully, be no further HATE.