Dhaka, June 23 -- Qatar temporarily closed its airspace on Monday following growing threats from Iran to retaliate against the United States.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed the move, describing it as a temporary measure. Qatar hosts the Al Udeid Air Base, a key hub for U.S. military operations in the region, and is also home to the major regional airline Qatar Airways.

Israel Expands Tehran Strikes as Iran Warns of Retaliation

Israel on Monday intensified its military campaign against Iran by targeting sensitive symbols of the Iranian regime, including a Tehran prison infamous for detaining political dissidents and the headquarters of Iran's military force responsible for suppressing recent protests.

Thick black smoke billowed ...