The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced on Monday evening that the country had been attacked by 14 ballistic missiles and a number of drones launched from Iran. In a statement, the ministry said that its armed forces successfully intercepted all the drones and 13 ballistic missiles, while one missile landed in an uninhabited area without causing any casualties. Since February 28, Israel and the US have been launching attacks on Iran, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people, including former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and security officials. Tehran has retaliated by launching missiles and drones toward Israel and by carrying out attacks on what it claims are US bases and interests in Arab countries. Some of these attacks have resulted in deaths and injuries, as well as damage to civilian infrastructure, including ports and oil refineries.

Source: Egypt Independent March 17, 2026 08:55 UTC