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Qatar intercepts 2 ballistic missiles, one cruise missile, several drones from Iran on Thursday

Published: 12 Mar 2026 - 10:03 pm | Last Updated: 12 Mar 2026 - 10:04 pm
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Doha: The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected to an attack involving 2 ballistic missiles, one cruise missile, and a number of drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday. 

“Our Armed Forces, by the grace of God, successfully intercepted all the drones, the cruise missile, and 2 ballistic missiles,” the Ministry said.

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