Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 13:31 IST
Iranian bombers headed for Al-Udeid, which is the largest base of the US in the west Asian region, were shot down by Qatari jets on March 2

Smoke rises from an area in the direction of Al Udeid Air Base, which houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force and foreign forces including the US. (Image: AFP)
Days after a single Iranian ballistic missile damaged the highly specialised AN/FPS-132 radar system at the key American air base in Qatar’s Al-Udeid, there were reports of another narrow escape for the key military facility.
Iranian bombers headed for Al-Udeid, which is the largest base of the United States in the west Asian region, were shot down by Qatari jets when they were minutes from striking it on March 2.
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March 05, 2026, 13:31 IST
News world Iranian Bombers '2 Mins' From Another Hit On Key US Base, Shot Down By Qatari Jets
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