Its not credible that the US would have warned Qatar of the attack. This is NOT how the US operates. Take the US bombing of Iran as an example - they purposely said that they were still negotiating while they moved their B2 bombers into position. the US MO is to Bomb first and not to warn. This is how the US operates.
Iran, as an example, is not the same as the US.
April 2024 β Attack on Israel
After Israel struck Iranβs consulate in Damascus, Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel.
Iran publicly announced that it was responding and that the strikes were coming, hours before impact.
The U.S., Israel, and allies had plenty of time to prepare missile defense systems, and over 99% of the incoming fire was intercepted.
Again: a demonstration of capability without seeking uncontrolled escalation.
boy, we really are the bad guys here.