Iran retaliated against the U.S. on Monday, launching missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, according to a U.S. defense official and a statement from the Qatar foreign ministry. The missiles targeted Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha and were intercepted by air defenses before they could strike the base,

Iran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq, officials said. Videos filmed by residents in Qatar showed flashes and explosions about an hour after the country announced it had closed its airspace ahead of an anticipated Iranian strike.

Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. The announcement was made on state television as martial music played.