Pair of low-flying Iranian bombers came within 2 minutes of hitting Al Udeid Air Base, report says
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Key Points:
- Iranian Su-24 bombers flying at extremely low altitude came within two minutes of reaching Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, before being engaged by Qatari F-15 fighters.
- The Qatari pilots successfully shot down the two Iranian bombers, which crashed into Qatari waters, marking a rare direct military confrontation between Qatar and Iran.
- The Iranian aircraft were reportedly carrying bombs and guided munitions and attempted to evade radar by flying just 80 feet above ground.
- U.S. military officials confirmed the incident but provided limited details, highlighting ongoing close coordination and training between U.S. and Qatari air forces.
- The encounter
