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Qatar Ministry of Defence intercepts missiles: Al Jazeera

Published: 28 Feb 2026 - 12:42 pm | Last Updated: 28 Feb 2026 - 12:45 pm
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Doha, Qatar: Two loud explosions were heard in Doha as Defence Ministry intercepts missiles launched from Iran. 

Al Jazeera reported this quoting the Defence Ministry as it said, “it has successfully thwarted a number of attacks targeting the country’s territory”.

“The Ministry of Defense confirms that the threat was dealt with immediately upon detection, in accordance with the pre-approved security plan, and that all missiles were intercepted before reaching Qatari territory.”