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Doha rocked by explosions as Qatar downs Iranian missiles, key areas evacuated

The Gulf state's defence ministry said its military had "intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar".

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Moneycontrol•14-03-2026, 05:58

Doha rocked by explosions as Qatar downs Iranian missiles, key areas evacuated

•Explosions heard in Doha early Saturday; Qatar's defense ministry confirmed intercepting Iranian missiles.
•Interceptors seen over downtown Doha downing two projectiles amidst Iran's retaliatory air campaign.
•Qatar's interior ministry ordered evacuation of key areas like Musheireb and al-Gharafa as a precautionary measure.
•Residents and hotel guests in Musheireb rushed to underground shelters; law enforcement cordoned off areas.
•Iran had previously threatened strikes against US and Israeli economic interests, including tech giants, in the region.

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