Eight injured by missile debris in Qatar following Iranian attack

Doha, Qatar - A missile barrage struck multiple locations in Qatar on Saturday, injuring eight people, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. Brigadier Abdullah Khalifa Al-Muftah stated that 66 missiles were fired at Qatar and that authorities received 114 reports of shrapnel falling nationwide.

The Ministry of Defence reported that it had successfully intercepted a second wave of attacks targeting several areas. The ministry urged residents to remain calm and follow official instructions.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack, calling it “reckless and irresponsible” as well as a “flagrant violation” of sovereignty. Ibrahim Sultan Al-Hashemi stated that the attack was inconsistent with the principles of “good neighbourliness” and that Qatar reserved the right to respond “in accordance with international law”.

The missile barrage occurred amid an escalation in tensions between Iran and its regional neighbours, following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Jordan also reported intercepting Iranian missiles.

This incident is not the first time Iran has targeted Qatar. In June 2025, during a conflict with Israel, Iran launched missiles at the Al Udeid airbase, which hosts US forces near Doha. The latest barrage raised concerns about regional stability and prompted leaders to urge restraint.

The Gulf region experienced heightened anxiety on Saturday, with Ramadan routines disrupted by air raid alerts, interceptions, and warnings about unexploded fragments.

Source: Al Jazeera