NewsFeedQatar’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed al-Ansari says its military prevented Iranian missiles from attacking Hamad International Airport, adding that Iranian attacks are not limited to just “military installations or American interests”.Published On 3 Mar 2026
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Qatar says it downed Iranian missiles targeting its airport
In March 2026, Qatar reported intercepting Iranian missiles targeting Hamad International Airport. According to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed al-Ansari, the Qatari military successfully prevented the attack.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-03 · 14:40 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, Qatar reported intercepting Iranian missiles targeting Hamad International Airport. According to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed al-Ansari, the Qatari military successfully prevented the attack. The statement indicated that the Iranian missile strikes were not solely aimed at military sites or American interests. The incident raises concerns about the scope and intent of Iranian military actions in the region. The Foreign Ministry released this information through NewsFeedQatar.
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Qatar's military prevented Iranian missiles from attacking Hamad International Airport.
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Iranian attacks are not limited to just military installations or American interests.
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