Eight Injured In Qatar After Iran Fires 66 Missiles: Debris Falls Across Countr
Eight people were injured in Qatar on Saturday after Iran launched a barrage of 66 missiles toward the Gulf nation, according to officials. While Qatari air defence systems successfully intercepted the missiles, falling debris and shrapnel caused injuries and damage in several areas.
Brigadier Abdullah Khalifa Al-Muftah, head of public relations at Qatar’s Ministry of Interior, said authorities received 114 reports of falling missile fragments across the country. One of the injured remains in serious condition.
The incident occurred amid rising tensions in the region following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which have led to retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.
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Residents in Doha reported hearing loud explosions in the sky as air defence systems intercepted the incoming missiles. An emergency alert was issued nationwide, urging people to remain indoors and avoid military sites.
The Interior Ministry warned the public not to approach or handle any unidentified debris and to report suspicious objects immediately.
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that a second wave of missiles was also intercepted before reaching the country’s territory. Officials reassured citizens that the situation was under control and urged calm.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned what it described as a violation of the country’s sovereignty. Officials called the missile attack “reckless and irresponsible” and warned that it threatens regional stability.
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Ibrahim Sultan Al-Hashemi, head of public relations at the Foreign Ministry, said Qatar reserves the right to respond in accordance with international law. The ministry also called for an immediate halt to further escalation and urged a return to diplomatic negotiations.
The missile barrage came as Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Gulf following joint US-Israeli attacks.
According to Reuters, several countries, including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Jordan, reported intercepting Iranian missiles.
This is not the first time Qatar has faced such an attack. In June 2025, during the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran targeted the Al Udeid airbase near Doha, a key facility hosting US forces.
Saturday’s attack has heightened concerns of a wider regional conflict, especially as Gulf countries host major US military bases and critical energy infrastructure.
The developments have disrupted daily life across the Gulf during the holy month of Ramadan. Air raid sirens, interceptions, and warnings about unexploded missile fragments have increased public anxiety.
Regional leaders have called for restraint, warning that further escalation could destabilise the Middle East.
(With inputs from Al Jazeera)
