Qatar defence ministry says intercepted two ballistic missiles

Published at Mar 3, 2026 - 16:08
Qatar defence ministry says intercepted two ballistic missiles
Qatar defence ministry says intercepted two ballistic missiles


Qatar's military intercepted two ballistic missiles early Tuesday morning, the country's defence ministry said in a statement, after AFP reporters heard loud explosions across Doha.

Qatar was able to "intercept and neutralise two ballistic missiles that targeted several areas within the country," the ministry said in a statement adding the "threat was dealt with immediately upon detection".