Smoke rises above Qatar capital Doha after Iranian missiles shot down

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 1, 2026 at 02:03 PM

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On March 1, 2026, Doha, Qatar experienced loud explosions as its defense systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles. The missile attack resulted in debris falling across the city, igniting a large fire that produced significant smoke plumes. The incident occurred as Iran launched attacks against multiple Gulf states. These attacks are reportedly a response to prior actions by the United States and Israel. The extent of the damage and any casualties in Doha remain unclear.

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Israeli 50% United States 60% Gulf States 60% Qatar 80% Iran ×280% Doha ×290% Iranian missile attack on Qatar 95%

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missile attack 90% iranian missiles 80% doha 70% qatar 70% defence systems 60% gulf states 50% explosions 50% us-israeli attacks 40% middle east conflict 40%