Bloomberg: Qatar’s Patriot Missile Stockpile Enough for Only 4 Days to Repel Iranian Attacks
Middle East News Network: Bloomberg News revealed, citing classified documents, that Qatar’s stockpile of Patriot interceptor missiles would last no more than four days under the current rate of use.
According to sources familiar with the matter, both Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are rapidly working to enhance their air defense capabilities. Doha has reportedly requested assistance in countering drone attacks, while Abu Dhabi has asked its allies for support in strengthening medium-range air defense systems.
This disclosure comes amid unprecedented regional escalation, as the United States and Israel have been carrying out strikes against Iranian targets since February 28. In response, Tehran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. bases in the region, placing Gulf air defense systems under significant pressure.
Meanwhile, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, stated that Tehran does not intend to attack countries in the region, but rather targets U.S. bases which it considers “American territory,” warning that attacks will continue as long as those bases remain under Washington’s control.
Source: RT