Panic in Doha Mall After Iranian Missile Strikes Near Qatar Airbase

Panic Grips Doha Mall After Missile Strikes

Following escalating tensions, Iran launched a retaliatory strike near Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar, a significant US military installation in the Middle East. This action came in response to a recent US attack targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.

Immediate Aftermath

Loud explosions were reported in Doha and Lusail as missiles streaked across the night sky. As a precautionary measure, Qatar immediately shut down its airspace. A video surfaced showing scenes of panic inside a Doha shopping mall, with people, including women and children, rushing to find safety amidst the chaos.

Iran's Stance

Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that the number of bombs used in its military action mirrored that of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Tehran asserted that its targets were deliberately chosen to avoid Qatar's urban centers, emphasizing that the operation posed no danger to its "friendly and brotherly" neighbor.

Broader Retaliation

Dubbed "Annunciation of Victory," the missile barrage was part of a larger retaliatory effort that also involved strikes on US bases in Iraq, according to a security source cited by the Associated Press. This escalation follows earlier Israeli strikes, and subsequent US involvement, targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities.

Ceasefire Announced

US President Donald Trump later announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran.