GCC Expresses Solidarity with Jordan against Attempts to Destabilize it 

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. (AFP)
GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. (AFP)
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GCC Expresses Solidarity with Jordan against Attempts to Destabilize it 

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. (AFP)
GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. (AFP)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed on Monday its solidarity with Jordan against all attempts aimed at destabilizing it and undermining its security. 

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf said the GCC is firm in condemning all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism. 

He added that the organization stands by Jordan in all the measures it takes to ensure the security and safety of its citizens and residents. 

He praised the vigilance of the Jordanian security forces in addressing the situation, urging the need to bolster international cooperation in confronting terrorism and drying up its sources of financing. 



Iran Launches Missile Attack on US Base in Qatar

Traces are seen in the sky after Iran's armed forces say they targeted The Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Traces are seen in the sky after Iran's armed forces say they targeted The Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
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Iran Launches Missile Attack on US Base in Qatar

Traces are seen in the sky after Iran's armed forces say they targeted The Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Traces are seen in the sky after Iran's armed forces say they targeted The Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.

Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions.

Iran announced on state television that it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base. A caption on screen called it “a mighty and successful response" to "America’s aggression.”

The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran.

A statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry said on X that the move comes to ensure safety of residents and visitors.

"The competent authorities announce the temporary suspension of air traffic in the country's airspace, as part of a set of precautionary measures taken based on developments in the region," the Ministry said.

Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace is now safe.

Iran said the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites.

It also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.