UK engages with Iran for first time as RAF Typhoon jet shoots down drone near Qatar

The UK has seen its first major involvement in Iran's retaliation attacks after an RAF Typhoon jet was tasked with taking down a drone that was reportedly heading for Qatar, where the aircraft is based


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