Tehran (Quds News Network)- Iran has launched a major military response against US forces in the region, targeting American bases in Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Iranian state TV confirmed the start of “Operation Bashair al-Fath,” a joint operation by the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). At least six missiles struck the US Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Axios. Explosions were also reported at American bases in Iraq. Sirens continue to sound in US military installations across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Iraq. A source told Quds News Network that rockets hit the Al-Udeid base in Qatar, triggering immediate lockdowns. Iranian media described the strikes as the “beginning of a strong response” to the American aggression. CNBC reported that President Donald Trump is now in the situation room, accompanied by the Secretary of Defense and top military officials. Witnesses in the region confirmed that American soldiers have taken shelter in bunkers at US bases in Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. No confirmed reports of casualties have been released. The retaliation came after a recent US military strikes on nuclear sites across Iran. The strike were requested by Israel as an attempt to overthrow the Iranian government.