Explosions and airstrike sirens were also heard in the Qatari capital, Doha. Qatar's defense ministry said it had "successfully repelled a number of attacks targeting the country's territory," according to state media.
A Qatari official told AFP news agency that a US-made Patriot battery had intercepted an Iranian missile. Qatar hosts Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military facility in the region.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) immediately in its reaction promised a "devastating response" after the joint US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, noting that the attacks occurred "again during negotiations" with Washington.
The SNSC said Iran’s armed forces had already begun retaliatory measures and vowed to “keep our loved ones constantly informed.” It warned that operations by the US and Israel could continue in Tehran and other cities, urging citizens, “while maintaining calm,” to travel to safer areas where possible to avoid danger.
