Qatar Claims to Have Shot Down an Iranian Missile
Source: Global Times
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According to sources from the Qatari Ministry of Defense, on the 28th local time, Qatar used the "Patriot" air defense missile system to shoot down a missile launched by Iran. (CCTV reporter Zhao Yuanfang)
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
1 missile
Activity
Qatar shot down an Iranian missile
Location
Qatar
Unit
Qatari Armed Forces
Time
28th local time
Equipment
Patriot missile defense system
Summary
Qatar shot down an Iranian missile using a Patriot missile defense system on the 28th. This action was confirmed by sources within the Qatari Defense Ministry.
Key Facts
- Qatar used a Patriot missile defense system
- An Iranian missile was launched
- The incident occurred on the 28th local time