Iranian Missile Hits U.S. Base in Qatar, Damages Key Radar
Qatar's Defense Ministry confirmed an Iranian ballistic missile struck Al Udeid, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, during a barrage of over 65 missiles and 12 drones—most intercepted with no casualties at the base. Commercial satellite images show significant damage to the $1.1 billion U.S. Space Force radar nearby, hit by an Iranian drone, with debris and scorch marks visible, though full destruction is unconfirmed due to its redundancies. The attack follows U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran starting February 28, underscoring rising tensions in the Gulf where Qatar intercepted threats and arrested suspects.