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

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 16, 2026 at 12:14 AM

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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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Tehran 50% Gulf states 50% Barbara Plett Usher 60% Middle East 60% Souq Waqif 60% United States ×270% Israel 70% Qatar ×280% Iran ×280% Doha ×290%

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middle east conflict 90% doha 80% souq waqif market 70% iran war 70% retaliatory strikes 60% air defenses 50% us military bases 50% gulf states 40%

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Neutral

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BBC News - World

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85%

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Doha

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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