US $1.1bn Radar in Qatar Destroyed? Iran Claims Strike on Key Early Warning System

• Iranian media, citing IRGC, reports the AN/FPS-132 radar at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, was struck and destroyed.
• The $1.1 billion radar, installed in 2013, is the largest US installation in the Gulf, with a 5,000 km tracking range.
• It was crucial for early detection and tracking of ballistic missiles, specifically Iranian launches.
• Iranian reports claim Qatari officials corroborated the damage, signaling a major setback for US surveillance capabilities.
• The incident highlights the escalating Middle East conflict, with both sides now targeting high-value military infrastructure.