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Qatar Intercepts Iranian Missile; Child Injured Amid Alerts

7/17/2026

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Qatar’s defence ministry said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian missile attack early Friday.
The interception caused shrapnel that injured a child, who is now receiving medical treatment.
A witness in Doha reported explosion-like sounds and noted that a government security alert was sent to mobile phones.
Iran has increased attacks on Gulf nations after recent U.S. strikes on its territory, targeting facilities used by U.S. forces.

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Qatar’s defence ministry said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian missile attack early Friday.
The interception caused shrapnel that injured a child, who is now receiving medical treatment.
A witness in Doha reported explosion-like sounds and noted that a government security alert was sent to mobile phones.
Iran has increased attacks on Gulf nations after recent U.S. strikes on its territory, targeting facilities used by U.S. forces.