Qatar Shoots Down Two Iranian Su-24 Jets Amid Missile and Drone Attacks
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Qatar Shoots Down Two Iranian Su-24 Jets Amid Missile and Drone Attacks

11 April, 2026.Iran.10 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Qatar's air force shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets.
  • Qatar intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones.
  • This occurred amid escalating aerial and missile attacks in the Gulf.

Qatar Downs Iranian Jets

The jets were intercepted about 40 miles northeast of Doha using F-15 fighters with air-to-air missiles.

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Qatar simultaneously intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones targeting various areas of the country.

The two aircraft belonged to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and were carrying offensive munitions.

QatarEnergy suspended natural gas production after attacks on its facilities.

Widespread Missile and Drone Attacks

Iranian forces launched hundreds of missiles and drones across Gulf states.

Saudi Arabia condemned the brazen attack on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh.

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The United States ordered non-essential government employees to depart from the region.

Explosions echoed in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Manama.

The attacks came after American-Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.

Regional Energy Impact

Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery was partially shut down.

Natural gas prices in Europe jumped more than 50 percent.

Oil prices rose about 9 percent.

The Qatari Ministry of Defense emphasized full capabilities to safeguard sovereignty.

Diplomatic and Military Fallout

The United States closed several diplomatic missions and ordered evacuations.

Kuwait's air defenses shot down three U.S. F-15E aircraft by mistake.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Russian President Putin.

The Gulf states faced a nightmare scenario as Iran's strikes shattered regional stability.

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