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Israel-Iran live: Trump thanks Iran for 'early notice' of missile attack on聽US base and shares hope for peace in region

Donald Trump has thanked Iran for giving "early notice" of a missile attack on a US base in Qatar. He confirms no Americans were harmed, and encouraged both Israel and Iran to end their conflict. Watch and follow the latest below.

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Warnings for citizens in Qatar to shelter lifted by US and UK

In a sign no more Iranian attacks are expected in Qatar, both the US and UK have lifted advice for citizens to find shelter in the Gulf state.

The US embassy added it will reopen tomorrow.

The UK said it has been in touch with local authorities and reviewed the security situation.

"British nationals do not need to shelter in place and should continue to follow advice from the local authorities," the foreign office said.

Iran's supreme leader: Our nation never surrenders

A brief comment here from Iran's supreme leader, who has just posted a short message on social media.

The Iranian nation doesn't surrender, he says in a post written in English.

In pictures: Iranians celebrate attack on US base in Qatar

While the base targeted by Iran in Qatar has reportedly sustained no damage and reported no casualties, Iran's leaders have hailed "punishing" the US.

Images from Tehran show some Iranians taking to the streets to celebrate.

Israel issues new evacuation order for part of Tehran

Israel has just warned residents in a part of Tehran to evacuate.

In a post shared in Farsi and alongside a map of the evacuation zone, the IDF said the military will be "operating in this area".

"Dear citizens, for your safety and well-being, we kindly request that you immediately evacuate the specified area on the map and avoid approaching it in the coming hours," it added.

What is the Strait of Hormuz - and why does it matter to global trade?

Iran has also been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel, in retaliation for the US strikes on its nuclear facilities.

How might the global economy be affected, including the price of oil? 

On today鈥檚 episode, Dominic Waghorn is joined by Sky News economics editor Ed Conway to discuss the consequences of Iran's next move.

Analysis: Trump comments read like a president who feels the job is done

We've just heard from our US correspondent James Matthews, who is at the White House for us, and he has given us his view of Donald Trump's post that confirms Iran gave an early warning about its attack, and described it as "weak".

He said: "I think what Donald Trump has posted is peace. That's how peace is delivered these days.

"And in this cycle of violence, in a tit-for-tat situation, the question has been all day, what would America do? How would it react to this Iranian attack?

"And I think you have from Donald Trump there your answer."

There is "nothing" in the post that suggests he is "on the verge of furthering this conflict".

"Everything reads to me like a president who feels that the job is done," Matthews said.

That makes sense "for an American president who always styled this as an intervention not to start a 'forever war', but to prevent one from breaking out".

With Iran's nuclear programme effectively "neutered", Trump has "tweaked the politics and the military situation to suit American interests".

"Right now, he can look at the situation can claim victory. He's had his sugar-rush of military success... and can portray himself as a peacemaker," Matthews added.

Airlines warn of cancellations and delays amid escalation in the Middle East

In the wake of Iran's missile attack on a US base in Qatar, airlines across the region have been adjusting their flight schedules. 

Here's a roundup:

Qatar Airways has announced a "temporary suspension" of flights and expects to "resume operations when the airspace re-opens".

Etihad Airways says it is re-routing several flights today and tomorrow due to airspace restrictions across the region. It has also warned of disruption and delays over the coming days.

Air Arabia says some flights may experience disruption "due to the escalating situation and airspace closures" across the region.

Kuwait Airways suspended departures from the country for the rest of the day. Kuwait has reopened its airspace now.

Pakistan International Airlines has cancelled flight operations from the country to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Dubai.

EgyptAir says flights to and from Gulf cities have been suspended until the situation in the region stabilises.

Air India says it has ceased all operations to the Middle East, as well as "to and from the east coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect, until further notice". Inbound flights from North America are being diverted elsewhere.

IndiGo says its operations to and from Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, the UAE, and Georgia have been affected.

Qatar says attack was 'surprise'

A few more lines are coming out of Qatar.

While Donald Trump has said Iran gave the US a warning ahead of the attacks on its base in Qatar, Doha appears to have said it did not get the same heads up.

A spokesperson for the foreign ministry said they consider the Iranian attack a "surprise".

Its defence ministry said Iran launched seven missiles towards the US base, with another 12 forming a second wave.

It said 11 of those were thwarted.

Meanwhile, the interior ministry said some debris fell in residential areas, but no casualties have been recorded.

Trump: Iran gave 'early notice' of 'weak response' and no Americans were harmed

Donald Trump has posted on social media again, this time to address the Iranian strikes on a US base in Qatar.

He described it as a "very weak response", which the US "expected" and "very effectively countered".

"There have been 14 missiles fired - 13 were knocked down, and 1 was 'set free,' because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction," he added.

"I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done."

He added: "Most importantly, they've gotten it all out of their 'system,' and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE.

"I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured.

"Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same."

Analysis: Way Iran attacked puts ball back in Trump's court - but will he take the way out?

We've just been hearing from our military analyst Michael Clarke for his perspective on Iran's attack on a US base in Qatar.

"A lot of sound and fury" is how he sums it up - but no real chance of any damage, let alone casualties.

Iran giving advance warning of the attack meant nothing was going to get through, Clarke said, and even if it had, "the chances are it would hit sand because it's a very big base".

But the al Udeid base is "symbolically very important", as it's the biggest US base in the Middle East, houses the biggest air wing in the world, and is home to America's Central Command.

Will Trump take the way out?

"So it ticks lots of boxes as being the centre of American power in the Middle East," said Clarke. 

"It's also extremely well-defended for that reason.

"So it's pretty safe, in a military sense, to attack al Udeid. But of course, symbolically, you're making the move."

The way Iran attacked "offers plenty of ways out, depending on how the Americans now respond - it puts the ball back in Trump's court".