Qatar shoots down Iranian missile near Al Udeid Base using Patriot system

2026-02-28 - 10:07

Qatari authorities announced on Saturday that an Iranian missile was successfully intercepted using the Patriot defense system, according to reports from the Qatari Ministry of Defense. The missile was detected near the Al Udeid US Air Base, prompting sirens to sound across the area, as reported by Agence France-Presse. The Qatari Ministry of Interior confirmed that the overall situation in the country remains stable and secure, emphasizing that there are no threats to internal security despite the ongoing military strikes against Iran. Citizens were urged to rely only on official sources for information and to avoid sharing unverified videos or rumors circulating on social media. This missile interception comes amid a surge of regional escalations, including attacks on Iran by US and Israeli forces, a missile strike on the US Fifth Fleet service center in Bahrain, and a massive explosion in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the growing volatility in the Middle East.