CONFIRMED: Iran has confirmed that it launched an attack on Al Udeid Air Base, an American base in Qatar that is the largest U.S. military post in the Middle East, according to its state media. – NY Times
The base, which serves as the forward headquarters for the U.S. Central Command, was considered a prime potential target should Iran retaliate over American strikes on its nuclear installations over the weekend, The NY Times reported.
A senior White House official earlier confirmed that the United States was aware of a potential attack by Iran against Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. An Israeli official also said Iran was poised to strike the base.
The officials all spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.
Earlier in the day, the United States and Britain warned their citizens in Qatar to shelter in place, and Qatar announced that it had closed its airspace.