Terrifying footage shows people running for cover as missile debris crashes down onto a street in Qatar following Iran’s threat of revenge over US-Israeli strikes. The clip captures rubble plunging from the sky onto a packed roadway, sending panicked onlookers scrambling for safety. As the debris strikes the ground, a fiery blast erupts, sending a towering cloud of smoke into the air.
Elsewhere, a large explosion was reported at a US base in Bahrain, with footage showing plumes of smoke rising from the military site. A woman living close to the base told The Sun that her entire apartment was shaken and windows shattered when the missile hit. She added that all US military bases in Bahrain had been emptied the day before, so no military personnel were present.
Rockets have also targeted US forces near Erbil Airport in Iraq, according to security officials. Jordan said it intercepted two ballistic missiles, while Qatar reported interceptions of Iranian missiles. In the UAE, one person has been killed after missiles were intercepted, with reports of explosions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as airspace was closed.
The Qatari Ministry of Defence said it successfully intercepted a third wave of attacks targeting multiple areas of the country. In a statement, Qatar condemned the targeting of its territory with Iranian ballistic missiles, calling it a violation of sovereignty and an unacceptable escalation. The Foreign Ministry said Qatar reserves its right to respond under international law and urged an immediate halt to escalation.
Separately, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel, triggering air raid sirens in Tel Aviv. Iranian forces said this is just the beginning, adding: 'We consider all American bases, resources, and interests in the region, space, and land as the legitimate target of the armed forces.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Iran as an 'existential threat' and thanked Donald Trump for what he called 'historic leadership'.
The UK Government confirmed it did not take part in the strikes and said it 'does not want to see further escalation into a wider regional conflict,' stressing its priority is the safety of UK nationals. All major airlines have suspended or rerouted flights across the region as the crisis deepens.
