Iran 'Blinds' US: $1.1B Radar Destroyed in Qatar, Missile Defense Crippled

• Iranian attack severely damaged a critical US early warning radar system in Qatar, costing $1.1 billion.
• The AN/FPS-132 Ballistic Missile Early Warning Radar, largest in Middle East, was hit by a drone or missile.
• Experts warn the attack 'blinded' US missile defense, creating gaps in regional coverage and affecting THAAD/Patriot systems.
• The 5,000 km range radar is crucial for tracking ballistic missiles across Iran, Iraq, Syria, and parts of Central Asia.
• The incident highlights modern warfare's challenge: attackers need only one strike to hit a valuable target.