New Delhi, June 23 -- Tensions in the Middle East spiked further on Monday night (June 23) after Iran confirmed that it had launched strikes on the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar - home to US Central Command's regional headquarters - in retaliation for American attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iranian state television declared the assault as a "mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America's aggression".

Qatar: "We reserve the right to respond"

Qatar responded swiftly, denouncing the Iranian strike and emphasising its right to defend its sovereignty.

"Qatar reserves the right to respond directly and in accordance with international law," a government statement said on late Monday.

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