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Iran's Tasnim news agency has said the missile attack we've just reported is an operation called "annunciation of victory".

The missiles have targeted US bases in Qatar and Iraq, the report added.

Military sources have told Reuters news agency the air defence system was activated at the Ain al Asad airbase in Iraq.

Iran had earlier threatened to retaliate against the US after strikes on its nuclear sites over the weekend.

A source with knowledge of the situation has told Sky News that Iranian missiles have targeted al Udeid air base in Qatar.

That is a huge US base in the country, which has also hosted the RAF in a small part - see our 17.22 post.

With explosions heard over Qatar moments ago, a report in the US suggests six missiles have been launched at the country.

Axios, citing an Israeli official, reports Iran has targeted US bases in Qatar.

The news site, along with the Wall Street Journal, had earlier reported Iran was preparing to fire missiles at the bases.

Reuters news agency is reporting a series of explosions over Doha, the capital of Qatar.

As we've just been reporting - see the posts below this one - a "credible Iranian threat" has been observed on the country, which hosts a huge US air base.

According to a Western diplomat, cited by Reuters news agency, there has been a credible threat against the al Udeid air base in Qatar since midday today.

In addition, the Wall Street Journal reports Iran has positioned missile launchers for a potential attack on US forces.

As we just posted below, the closure of Qatari airspace is extremely significant, coming within hours of the UK and US warning its citizens there to take shelter.

This all comes after the US carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.

Donald Trump visited the al Udeid air base in May.

By Dominic Waghorn, international affairs editor

Qatar's decision to close its airspace is extremely significant, following the US and UK advising its citizens there to shelter in place earlier today.

Doha International Airport is a key global hub for international air travel and a symbol of Qatar's influence and prestige across the world.

This would not be a decision taken lightly, and must be down to very specific intelligence about a direct threat to the country.

Qatar is home to al Udeid Air Base, the biggest US military base in the Middle East, and around 8,000 troops are based there.

Britain's RAF also has a presence there.

The US has been waiting for Iran's response to its strikes on its nuclear sites, and if they are targeting al Udeid, this would be one of the more extreme options they could have chosen.

If Iran does target al Udeid, and inflict any American casualties, that would surely provoke a huge US response and more risk of President Trump being further drawn into a longer confrontation.

The UK's foreign secretary has been speaking in Parliament this afternoon, answering questions around the Israel-Iran conflict.

Responding to a question on the legality of any potential UK involvement, David Lammy warned Iran cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.

"We are in agreement that Iran and the regime in Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, and all of our efforts are designed to ensure that that is the case," he said.

"And the whole House [Parliament] will understand that this is not just about Iran, the region and global security - it is because we have to remain steadfast in our commitment to not see nuclear proliferation.

"And if Iran got a nuclear weapon, clearly, there would be others in the region that would seek to follow."

For context: Israeli leaders argued Iran could quickly assemble a nuclear weapon, making it an imminent threat, while US intelligence and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) assessed Tehran was not actively pursuing a bomb.

The IAEA had, though, declared that Iran was in breach of its non-proliferation obligations for the first time in 20 years on 12 June.

Police in Israel have reportedly arrested a man on suspicion of spying for Iran.

According to , a 27-year-old from Tel Aviv is being detained until Thursday for allegedly carrying out tasks for an Iranian official.

Detectives found the suspect had been in contact with the official for several months, documenting homes of elected officials and military bases, the report added. 

The suspect is also accused of receiving thousands of dollars in virtual currencies for his tasks.

Alleged spies have also been arrested in Iran since this conflict began.

Earlier today, reports suggested Iran has executed a man convicted of collaborating with Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad - see our 6.49am post.

We've reported today that both the US and UK have warned its citizens in Qatar to shelter in place.

The US has said that warning is out of an "abundance of caution", and Qatar had said the advice doesn't reflect the situation.

But the Qataris have now temporarily shut down its airspace, the foreign ministry has just confirmed.

It added the move has been done to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

This comes as Iran repeated earlier threats to retaliate against the US after strikes on its nuclear sites.