Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar

Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.

Shortly after the attack, the Gulf nation of Bahrain, which is home to the US 5th Fleet headquarters, temporarily suspended flights in its airspace, in similar move to what Qatar did shortly before it was hit.

Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base, but…