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flag Iran claims to have destroyed a U.S. $1.1 billion radar in Qatar with hypersonic missiles, prompting U.S.-Israel strikes and regional escalation.

flag Iran claimed on February 28, 2026, that it destroyed a U.S. $1.1 billion AN/FPS-132 early-warning radar in Qatar using Fattah hypersonic missiles, a move that could undermine U.S. missile defense capabilities in the region. flag The strike, reportedly part of a broader retaliation, targeted the system near Al Udeid Air Base, which had a 5,000 km detection range. flag In response, U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iranian military sites, including in Bahrain, while Iran reported damage to its leadership compound. flag The UN, major powers, and regional nations urged de-escalation, citing risks to global security and disrupted air travel. flag Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were suspended amid rising tensions.

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