Qatar says it downed two Iranian fighter jets as conflict widens
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Qatar says it downed two Iranian fighter jets as conflict widens
"The Qatari Defence Ministry said in a statement on Monday that it downed two SU24 aircraft while seven ballistic missiles and five drones fired by Iran were also intercepted. The threat was addressed immediately upon detection, in accordance with the operational plan, as all missiles were shot down before reaching their targets."
"The Gulf country had condemned Iran for its reckless and irresponsible targeting of Qatari territory in response to US-Israeli attacks that have killed hundreds of people across Iran. Iran has launched a series of retaliatory strikes on targets in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and other countries in recent days."
Qatar's Defence Ministry announced the successful interception of Iranian military assets, including two SU24 fighter aircraft, seven ballistic missiles, and five drones. The ministry stated all threats were detected and neutralized before reaching their targets, following established operational protocols. Qatar condemned Iran's attacks on its territory, characterizing them as reckless and irresponsible responses to US-Israeli military operations that caused significant casualties in Iran. Iran has conducted retaliatory strikes across multiple Gulf nations including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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