Pakistan, June 24 -- Qatar has officially summoned the Iranian ambassador after Iran launched missile attacks on a US military base located in Qatar. The base, Al Udeid Air Base, hosts thousands of American troops and is one of the largest US military facilities in the Gulf. The strike followed a reported US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, which Tehran claims triggered its response.

According to Arab media, the Qatari Foreign Ministry expressed serious concern over the missile attack. It stressed that any military action affecting Qatar's territory must be avoided. The ministry reminded Iran that such actions risk dragging the Gulf state into broader conflicts.

In defense, Iran stated that its strike was not aimed at Qatar but strictly...