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Qatar Armed Forces intercept second wave of missiles attack

Published: 17 Mar 2026 - 02:56 pm | Last Updated: 17 Mar 2026 - 02:56 pm
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced that the armed forces successfully intercepted a second wave of missile attack targeting the country. 

Loud interception sounds were heard over the skies of Doha. 

This was the second such interception, following an earlier one confirmed by the Ministry at 6:53am, Doha Time. 

A National Emergency Alert was sent out to all phones in the country at 2:37pm, stating that the security threat level is elevated.