Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 — Iranian forces have reportedly destroyed a US FP-132 early warning radar system in Qatar, in a significant escalation of the broader conflict following joint military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran earlier today.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that the radar — a long-range US system stationed in Qatar and used to detect ballistic missiles — was hit during retaliatory strikes against American and allied military assets across the region. It was said to be destroyed as part of Tehran’s response to what it framed as “illegal aggression” by the US and Israel.
The destruction of the radar follows reports of ongoing missile exchanges: Iran has fired barrages at bases and installations hosting US forces in Gulf states including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE and Jordan. Reports of intercepts and detonations have come from multiple capitals, as air defence systems remain on high alert amid the explosive situation.
Earlier on Saturday, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military, missile and nuclear-linked infrastructure — an action described by US and Israeli leaders as necessary to counter threats from Tehran. Iran’s retaliatory operations, including the reported destruction of the US radar in Qatar, signal a rapid expansion of hostilities well beyond the borders of either country.
The situation remains highly volatile, with further developments expected as missile exchanges continue and regional tensions deepen.