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Qatar intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, drones on Tuesday

Published: 17 Mar 2026 - 10:12 pm | Last Updated: 17 Mar 2026 - 10:14 pm

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Doha: The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected today, Tuesday, to an attack involving 9 ballistic missiles and a number of drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Our Armed Forces, “by the grace of God,” successfully intercepted all ballistic missiles and drones.

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