Qatar Thwarts Drone Attack and Downs Iranian Bombers Near Al Udeid Air Base

Qatar's defense ministry reported thwarting a drone attack on Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military base in the Middle East, amid rising tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Separately, Qatar engaged in its first aerial combat mission by shooting down two Iranian SU-24 bombers approaching the base. Qatar's Prime Minister criticized Iran's actions as escalatory, while Iran continues retaliatory attacks targeting US interests in the region.