US President Donald Trump is currently in the White House Situation Room as tensions escalate dramatically in the Middle East. This follows Iran’s missile attack on the US-run Al Udeid air base in Qatar, reportedly in retaliation to a recent American offensive targeting Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities.
According to official reports, Trump is closely monitoring the Iranian strike, which comes just two days after the United States launched an attack on three Iranian sites. The Situation Room had already witnessed high-level deliberations on Saturday when those initial strikes were executed.
Explosions in Doha, Citizens Advised to Shelter
Late Tuesday evening, multiple explosions were heard across Doha, the capital of Qatar. Reuters, citing an eyewitness, reported that the blasts occurred shortly after a Western diplomat warned of a credible Iranian threat targeting the Al Udeid air base—a major US military hub in the region.
Amid escalating tensions, the US Embassy in Qatar issued an urgent advisory to American citizens in the country, instructing them to “shelter in place until further notice.”
Qatar Closes Airspace Amid Crisis
In response to the unfolding crisis, Qatar has shut down its airspace temporarily. This forced the diversion of several flights away from Hamad International Airport in Doha, one of the busiest air travel hubs in the world.
The situation remains fluid, with military and diplomatic channels on high alert as global leaders watch closely for any further escalation.