**Tensions Escalate: Iran Directly Attacks US Military Facilities in Qatar**
June 23 marked a new escalation in the Middle East conflict, with the Iranian military once again entering the active phase of hostilities, launching at least a decade-long missile strike on US military bases in the small but strategically important country of Qatar. These events are reported by authoritative sources, including Axios correspondent Barak Ravid, as well as Al Jazeera news. According to official data, the event occurred the previous evening, and it soon became known that Iranian forces had fired at least 10 missiles of various types towards US military facilities in the region. Israeli and Arab sources say that these attacks against targets in Qatar are a direct response by Tehran to US strikes on Iranian oil and nuclear facilities in the region last week. Unverified information about the scale of the missile attack is already being spread on well-known TV channels and agencies. In particular, the Al Jazeera agency reports that a series of loud explosions and flashes were heard over the capital Doha, indicating the seriousness of the situation. Footage from the scene shows smoke and flashes, emphasizing the intensity of the attack. Of particular note is the Al-Udeid military base, a strategically important military facility located southwest of Doha. This base covers an area of about 24 hectares and is the main headquarters of the US Central Command in the Middle East. It is responsible for directing all military operations of American forces in the region stretching from Egypt to Kazakhstan. Established in 1996 as part of a defense cooperation agreement with the Qatari government, it is currently the largest US military facility in the region and hosts about 10,000 American servicemen. Amid the shelling, the Qatari government has already decided to close its airspace. This means that all flights, including commercial and military, have been suspended, and the country is taking additional measures to ensure the safety of its citizens and infrastructure. The American authorities responded quickly to the situation. The United States has called on American citizens in Qatar to immediately evacuate and follow relevant security instructions until the situation stabilizes. This was reported by the Pentagon and government agencies, calling for maximum caution. Russian and international experts state that these actions are a sign of a significant escalation in the region, and the further situation remains tense. While Tehran confirms the missile attack and assures that it is responding to aggressive actions by the United States, the world is watching the development of events, hoping to preserve the stability of the region and avoid large-scale conflicts. At the moment, there is no information about casualties or significant destruction, but the situation remains very tense. The international community is calling for restraint and a diplomatic solution to the conflict. As the United States and its allies prepare for possible further action, regional countries are mobilizing to ensure security and stability in this difficult time for the world.