Qatar Downed 98 Iranian Missiles, 2 Fighter Jets, 24 Drones, and 3 Cruise Missiles

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Tuesday, March 03, 2026

03/03/2026

DOHA, Mar 3: Qatar's Ministry of Defence has released a summary of Iranian attacks since March 3, highlighting successful interceptions amid the ongoing aggression.

Total Threats Detected

Official figures show 3 cruise missiles, 101 ballistic missiles, 39 drones, and 2 SU-24 fighter aircraft detected since the start of the Iranian aggression (noted as 3 March 2026 / Ramadan 1447).

Interception Success

Qatar's armed forces intercepted all 3 cruise missiles, 98 ballistic missiles, 24 drones, and both 2 SU-24 fighters, demonstrating high effectiveness against the threats.

The Ministry stressed the full readiness of Qatar's armed forces to protect sovereignty, territorial integrity, and respond firmly to any external threats.