Did Iranian bombers come within minutes of striking America’s biggest military base in the Middle East? A dramatic new report suggests the region narrowly avoided a major escalation. According to reports, two Iranian Soviet-era Su-24 bombers approached the strategically vital Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the largest American military installation in the region that hosts thousands of U.S. troops and aircraft. The bombers were reportedly flying extremely low, attempting to evade radar while heading toward their targets, including the massive Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the world’s most important natural gas facilities. But Qatari air defenses reacted just in time. Fighter jets intercepted the aircraft moments before impact and shot them down over territorial waters, preventing what could have been a devastating strike. Watch the video to find out more.