Qatar reopens airspace after Iranian missile strike near Doha
This picture shows the Qatar Airways headquarters in Doha, on June 23, 2025. Iran announced it had launched missiles at a major US base in Qatar on June 23 in retaliation for American strikes on key nuclear facilities, with explosions ringing out in Doha and projectiles seen streaking overhead. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
Image: Karim JAAFAR / AFP
Qatar has lifted its temporary airspace restrictions following a missile attack launched by Iran against a US military base close to Doha.
The Gulf state, which had announced the closure earlier on Monday as a precaution, confirmed in the early hours of Tuesday morning that air traffic was returning to normal.
The attack, aimed at the al‑Udeid air base near the Qatari capital, occurred on Monday evening. According to both Qatari and US authorities, nearly all the missiles were successfully intercepted, and no injuries or casualties were reported.
Qatar announced the temporary closure of its airspace, citing the safety of both residents and visitors.
The restriction caused several flights to be diverted, including one from London bound for Doha, which was rerouted back to Heathrow.
Hamad International Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs with approximately 140,000 daily passengers, confirmed that flights had returned to their regular schedules following the announcement.
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