Qatar said it wants to strengthen its defence partnership with the United States after Iranian strikes targeted its territory. The attacks came during a wider regional conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The development highlights growing security concerns across the Gulf region. A spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry said existing defence agreements […]
Al-Udeid Air Base attack
Gulf tensions rise after Qatar intercepts planes
Qatar achieved its first aerial combat kill on Monday, shooting down two Iranian Su-24 bombers, regional reports said. The bombers were reportedly headed toward Al-Udeid Air Base and the Ras Laffan LNG complex. Qatari F-15s intercepted the aircraft minutes from their targets, demonstrating Qatar’s capacity to defend its airspace. The Iranian bombers had flown at […]