Doha, March 2 (SANA) – Qatar’s Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that its air defenses intercepted two Iranian SU-24 aircraft, seven ballistic missiles, and five drones.
In a statement carried by Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ministry said the threats were detected and engaged immediately in accordance with operational plans, adding that all missiles were destroyed before reaching their intended targets.
The ministry stressed that the Qatari Armed Forces possess full capabilities to protect the country’s sovereignty and territory and to respond decisively to any external threat.
Iran has continued launching missile and drone attacks against several Arab countries amid escalating regional tensions following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran.