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Published 19 Mar, 2026 12:29am

Qatar intercepts 4 Iranian missiles, 1 falls in Ras Laffan: defence ministry

Qatar’s defence ministry says the Gulf country came under an “Iranian attack” involving five ballistic missiles.

A statement published on X by the ministry said the country’s armed forces intercepted four missiles, while one fell in Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing a fire.

“Civil Defence teams are currently responding and working to contain the fire,” the ministry said.

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