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Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Watch: How Qatar shot down multiple missiles during Iran attack on US base in June
Qatar's Ministry of Defence released a video showcasing the nation's swift and coordinated response to the Iranian missile strike that targeted the US airbase of Al Udeid on June 23. Tensions in the region were escalating rapidly amid Israel's wave of attacks against Iran that started on June 13, and Tehran's retaliatory missile strikes on Israel. As the airwar extended for days, the US decided to join by striking three Iranian nuclear sites on June 22, in what US President Donald Trump called a "very successful attack," adding that the crown jewel of Tehran's nuclear programme, Fordow, is gone. Tehran vowed to respond to these US attacks. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Well-prepared In the aftermath of the surprising US attacks on the nuclear sites, many speculated on the Iranian response, and hitting the US bases in the Gulf region was among the possible scenarios. In a 14.14-minute-long video, the Qatari Ministry of Defence presented a detailed account of these days. Long before the attack on the US base and amid the escalating unrest, Qatari armed forces boosted their preparedness by increasing the deployment of their maritime assets. Rapid response jets such as Sejeel and fighter groups like Ababeel, Aladiyat and Alzaryat were hovering over the country's airspace. Qatari officer Captain Mohammed Robeiah Alkaabi said in the video posted by the ministry on X that his forces received intelligence information that Al Udeid airbase will possibly be targeted. Jets groups were then sent for patrols around the clock, and the number of maritime assets in Qatar's Exclusive Economic Zone were increased. — Ù�زارة اÙ�دÙ�اع - دÙ�Ù�Ø© Ù�طر (@MOD_Qatar) July 21, 2025 'Breaking the spears' To clear the skies for what is possibly coming, and ensure civilian aircraft were away from danger, Qatar decided to close its airspace completely. At exactly at 7.29pm, Qatari forces learned about the first wave if Iranian missiles that were launched towards Qatar. And the operation "Breaking the spears" started. Early warning sirens sounded in all the Qatari Armed Forces' bases, to inform of incoming ballistic missiles coming from the north east. Captain Alkaabi said that by then, all units involved in the operation knew that there was no room for mistake. "The state's skies should be protected," he stated. The video then shows how military units were coordinating work, exchanging messages to fire interceptive missiles one by one in the Qatari skies. All missiles were intercepted, the officers said in the video, except for one. With eyes filled with tears of joy, Qatari officers recall these tense moments. One of them said: "It was an unforgettable moment. All other officers wished to be in my place on that day." Feelings of pride overwhelmed the Qatari officers who appeared in the video, with one of them saying: "We are ready for this and for what is bigger than this." The aftermath At 7.49pm the mission was successfully accomplished. After the interceptions, orders were issued to ground forces, military police units, medical services leadership, units of defence against weapons of mass destruction and central firefighters' forces to head immediately to locations of intercepted missiles. Directions were clear. These forces were asked to check for any damage and deal with the aftermath of the attack. There was a report of a fire that was contained within 20 minutes. The number of teams specialised in handling missile debris and strange objects was increased. 88 reports were received during the first 12 hours of the Iranian attack. The video shows men in protective gear checking missile debris. Field survey work was done around the country to make sure these debris did not carry any harmful chemical or radioactive materials. After Qatar made sure the threat was completely over, authorities ordered the reopening of the country's airspace at 11.25 pm.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Young Gaza survivor rides bike with new prosthetic arm from Pakistan
QUESTION: What significant event led to Sidra Al Bordeeni receiving a prosthetic arm? As soon as eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni returned from the clinic with her prosthetic arm, she jumped on a bicycle in the Jordanian refugee camp where she lives. She was riding it for the first time since a missile strike in Gaza took her arm a year ago. Sidra was injured while sheltering at Nuseirat School, one of many Gaza schools converted into makeshift refuges from Israeli strikes. The arm was built over 4,000km away in Karachi by Bioniks, a Pakistani company that uses a smartphone app to take pictures from different angles and create a 3D model for custom prosthetics. CEO Anas Niaz said this was their first time providing prosthetics to those impacted in conflict. Sidra and three-year-old Habebat Allah, who lost both her arms and a leg in Gaza, went through days of remote consultations and virtual fittings. Then Niaz flew from Karachi to Amman to meet the girls and make his company's first overseas delivery.
LBCI
6 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Western diplomats were within metres of Israel strikes in Damascus: Reuters
Western diplomats were passing near Syria's defense ministry in Damascus in an armoured convoy when Israel struck the building with several missiles on Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter, including a Syrian eyewitness. No-one in the convoy was injured and it continued on its way, the people said, declining to give further details on the nationalities or number of those involved. Reuters
The Independent
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Israeli strike on Syrian military HQ shown in drone footage
Israel has released drone footage showing a significant missile strike on Syria 's military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday. The strikes are considered Israel's most intense in years, occurring amidst deadly clashes between Druze factions and government forces in southern Syria. Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of a "large-scale escalation", while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was working 'to save our Druze brothers'. The conflict, which began on Sunday, has reportedly resulted in over 350 fatalities. Watch the video in full above.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Drone footage shows Israel's huge missile strike on Syria's military HQ
Showing now | News 00:34 Israel has released drone footage of a huge missile strike on Syria's military HQ on Wednesday (16 July). Black-and-white IDF footage shows the military headquarters in Damascus exploding as a huge smoke cloud forms. The strikes on Damascus are Israel's most intense in years amid deadly clashes between Druze factions and government forces in the south. Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of causing a "large-scale escalation", whilst Benjamin Netanyahu said he was working 'to save our Druze brothers'. Over 350 people are reported to have been killed since the conflict began on Sunday (13 July). 04:42 06:32 12:25 17:05 03:25 07:30 07:35 10:44 14:11 12:18 30:24 16:08 17:41 18:22 13:43 12:41 05:35 08:02 06:42 05:23 07:08 05:03 09:53 07:25 08:56 13:49 10:57 07:53 19:31 04:07 11:19 10:10 07:30 07:54 05:23 05:35 09:47 06:28 06:23 07:35 08:03 11:54 08:21 06:38 07:25 04:31 07:30 03:34 17:05 03:51 04:18 06:26 04:30 03:35 03:45 07:34 02:03 03:22 02:15 02:22 02:21 01:43 01:42 01:45 10:44 03:44 07:42 09:22 06:11 07:50 06:21 02:19 10:42 06:27 07:23 06:35 More Behind The Headlines 12:18 11:50 09:03 13:07 00:27 00:18 00:20 01:16 00:52 00:22 00:18 00:56 00:49 00:33 01:00 00:31 00:54 01:08 01:35 00:47 00:50 00:20 01:15 00:52 00:22 01:17 00:18 00:58 00:43 01:11 00:21 00:11 02:07 02:00 01:19 00:22 03:29 03:07 03:07 03:24 01:36 00:42 01:26 00:32 00:31 02:00 00:40 00:58 04:23 04:26 01:01 01:07 15:55 16:33 16:06 15:01 15:16 01:16 00:36 00:48 01:08 More Saudi Green Initiative 01:12 01:23 01:24 Live
