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'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

Two weeks into the conflict between Israel and the US, and Iran, Doha's Souq Waqif market is beginning to recover after initially emptying due to regional attacks. Neighboring Gulf states have experienced casualties from Iranian strikes, with at least 18 deaths reported.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-03-15 · 23:14 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
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Two weeks into the conflict between Israel and the US, and Iran, Doha's Souq Waqif market is beginning to recover after initially emptying due to regional attacks. Neighboring Gulf states have experienced casualties from Iranian strikes, with at least 18 deaths reported. While Qatar has been targeted, its air defenses have largely intercepted attacks, including those aimed at US military bases, resulting in minimal damage and no reported deaths within the country. The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher visited the Doha market to gauge public sentiment as the conflict enters its third week. The BBC is providing live updates on the ongoing developments.

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Key claims

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Most strikes aimed at Qatar have been intercepted by air defences.

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Qatar's neighbouring countries have felt the impact of Tehran's retaliatory strikes, with at least 18 people killed.

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Doha's Souq Waqif market was almost empty at the beginning of the conflict.

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Doha's best-known market is starting to look busy again.

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Full report

1 min read · 139 words
At the beginning of the conflict between Israel and the US, and Iran on 28 February, Doha's Souq Waqif market was almost empty, with those in the usually safe and stable capital shocked by the attacks in the region.Qatar's neighbouring countries have felt the impact of Tehran's retaliatory strikes, with at least 18 people killed across the Gulf states so far.Meanwhile, most of the strikes aimed at Qatar - some targeting US military bases - have been intercepted by air defences, with little damage done on the ground and no deaths reported in the country. As the conflict in the Middle East enters its third week, Doha's best-known market is starting to look busy again - and the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher has visited to ask people there how they are feeling.Follow the latest developments on our live page
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iran war
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