Exerting an outsized influence had its cost for Qatar, particularly in the form of diplomatic tussles and even a boycott by fellow Arab nations, led by Saudi Arabia. Iran attack on the US air base hosted by it is the latest instance.

Where is Qatar? How tiny Arab nation went from a clout builder to target of Iranian attack

Iran’s limited response — just six missiles, with no major damage — points to a desire to show they did respond, without inviting massive US escalation. In military terms, it was a gesture, not a game-changer.

Attack on Qatar: Why Iran's retaliation against B-2 Bomber strike feels like firecrackers in a storm?

Al Udeid Air Base, located near Doha, is the largest US military installation in the Middle East and home to US Central Command’s forward headquarters. It hosts around 10,000 US troops and also includes UK military personnel on rotation.

Iran to target Qatar next? Doha halts air traffic amid fears of Iranian missile strike on LARGEST US airbase in Middle East

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Where is Qatar? How tiny Arab nation went from a clout builder to target of Iranian attack

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Qatar halts air traffic amid fears of Iran's strike on US airbase in Doha