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Qatar targeted by 9 ballistic missiles, several drones from Iran on Wednesday: Ministry of Defense

Published: 11 Mar 2026 - 11:08 pm | Last Updated: 11 Mar 2026 - 11:09 pm
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Doha: The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected today, Wednesday, 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 drones and (8) ballistic missiles, while one missile fell in an uninhabited area,” the Ministry said.

“May Allah protect Qatar, its Amir, its people, and all residents on its land,” it added.