Qatar successfully intercepts Iranian drones

Ministry of Defence says every hostile drone from Iran neutralised

Last updated: April 03, 2026 | 01:14

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High-rise buildings are pictured in the Doha skyline. File phone taken on September 15, 2025.

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DOHA: The State of Qatar was targeted on Thursday by a number of drones launched from Iran, according to country's Ministry of Defence.

In a statement, carried by Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ministry said that the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted all the drones.

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