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- On March 1, 2026, an RAF Typhoon shot down an Iranian drone heading toward Qatar during a defensive patrol using an air-to-air missile, marking the first British aircraft engagement since escalations, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
- UK jets have conducted defensive missions since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory actions from Tehran.
- Armed Forces Minister Al Carns commended the RAF for this interception.
