Qatar announces interception of 2 jets, 101 missiles since Iranian attack

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 09:44

By ARN News Staff

Qatar's Ministry of Defence has announced its successful interception of 2 SU-24 fighter jets, 98 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 24 drones since the start of the Iranian attack.

The ministry clarified that the total amount of detected strikes included 101 ballistic missiles, 39 drones, two SU-24 fighter jets, and three cruise missiles.

The authority stressed that their armed forces are in full readiness to protect and preserve the sovereignty of the state and its territories, and confront any external threat.

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— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) March 3, 2026

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