Regional Conflict Escalates With Air-To-Air Engagement

Qatar’s Ministry of Defense announced that its armed forces have shot down two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 tactical bombers, marking a significant air-to-air engagement in the expanding regional war. The Qatar Amiri Air Force intercepted the aircraft, along with seven ballistic missiles and five drones, before they reached their intended targets. The ministry urged residents and visitors to remain calm and follow official information sources. The incident was reported by Qatar News Agency (QNA) and Anadolu Agency, citing the Qatari Defense Ministry statement, as Gulf states report growing exposure to Iranian missile and drone activity, according to AeroTime.