Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Qatar on Monday, in what it said was retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites over the weekend. Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs in the sky above the capital, Doha, while videos showed bright flashes in the sky as air defence systems attempted to intercept missiles.

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, U.A.E. and Oman issued statements condemning Iran's attack on a U.S. base in Qatar. The statements condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Qatar. Qatari and U.

Israel did not immediately confirm any ceasefire agreement, but Iran’s top diplomat said that his country’s military had halted its “response” at 4 a.m. local time.