Qatari emir visits Joint Operations Command, briefed on Iranian missile interception
LONDON: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Joint Operations Command of the armed forces in the Al-Mazrouah area on Wednesday.
Sheikh Tamim toured the headquarters to review the systems utilized for monitoring as well as command and control, Qatar News Agency reported.
During the visit, a briefing was provided regarding the interception of a missile attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base, which the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched on Monday evening.
The Joint Operations Command highlighted the precautionary measures implemented by the armed forces, emphasizing their efficiency and readiness to defend Qatar.
Sheikh Tamim expressed his gratitude and appreciation to everyone working in the military and security sectors. He was accompanied by Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Qatar's deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs, along with several senior military and security commanders.
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