'No casualties' in Iran air strikes on US base

IRAN has launched missile attacks on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.

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After the attack, the Gulf nation of Bahrain, which is home to the US 5th Fleet headquarters, temporarily suspended flights in its air space, which is similar to what Qatar did shortly before it was hit.

Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base, but said it intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its air space is now safe.

The US confirmed the air base was targeted by a missile attack from Iran. A Defence Department source said the base was targeted with short range and medium-range ballistic missiles, and officials are continuing to monitor the situationl.

Tehran said the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the US on Iran's nuclear sites over the weekend, signalling its likely desire to de-escalate.