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Iran Fires Missiles at Qatar in Two Waves, All Intercepted
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Qatar early Friday, targeting the Al-Udeid US airbase. Qatar's defenses intercepted every projectile, though one child was injured by shrapnel.
Jul 17, 4:05 AM·1m read2 sources
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Iran carried out two waves of ballistic missile strikes on Qatar at 3:30 am and 5:45 am local time on Friday, Euronews reported. Air-raid alerts woke residents across Doha and directed them to shelter. Qatar’s air defenses intercepted all incoming missiles, which appeared aimed at the Al-Udeid US airbase.
Loud booms from the interceptions and resulting shockwaves shook the capital twice. Qatar’s defence ministry stated its forces thwarted the attack. One child was injured by falling shrapnel and was receiving medical care, according to Qatari authorities.
The strikes occurred at the end of Qatar’s four-day national mourning period for former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had traveled to Doha on Wednesday to meet Qatari officials and offer condolences. Iran’s IRGC confirmed it had launched missiles at Qatar in prior incidents, stating the target was Al-Udeid.
Iranian forces also renewed attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in recent days after the collapse of a ceasefire and interim deal with the US. Qatar serves as one of the main mediators, alongside Pakistan, in talks between Iran and the US.
