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Qatar's armed forces intercept Iranian missile attack overnight

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Qatar's armed forces successfully intercepted a missile attack aimed at the country, as reported by the Ministry of Defense.
Strong explosions were reported in the capital, Doha, during the night of July 16 to 17.
The Ministry of Defense confirmed that the strike was repelled, preventing potential damage or casualties.
Journalists from the Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported hearing the explosions in the city.
Details regarding the origin of the missile attack suggested involvement from Iranian forces.

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On the night from Thursday to Friday, July 17, 2026, the armed forces of Qatar intercepted a missile attack targeting the country, as reported by the Qatari Ministry of Defense. Strong explosions were heard in the capital city of Doha, which garnered attention from local and international media, including journalists from the French Press Agency who reported witnessing the incidents.

The Qatari defense officials confirmed the successful thwarting of the missile attack, although the source of the missiles was identified by some as originating from Iran. This incident marked a significant moment of heightened tensions in the region, drawing immediate responses from various observers and authorities following the explosions in Doha. Further details regarding the nature of the attack or the motivations behind it have not been publicly disclosed.

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