Iran attacked US forces at Al Udeid in Qatar, a key military hub for US and Qatar, amid rising Middle East tensions.
Israeli fighter jets over the Red Sea launched ballistic missiles targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar on September 9, killing six in Doha. The attack disrupted regional diplomacy amid ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, with Israel using space-based missile launches to avoid Gulf air defenses. The strike followed a week of escalating violence.
US President Donald Trump thanked Qatar's emir and prime minister for their role in securing a Gaza ceasefire during a refueling stop at Al Udeid Air Base. Qatar has been a key mediator in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, with ongoing discussions on security arrangements and the future of Gaza amid continued violence.