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Several blasts were heard across the Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday as Iran’s retaliatory attacks across the Gulf entered their 12th day, Agence France-Presse (AFP) correspondents reported.
Qatar’s Interior Ministry warned that the security threat level had risen and urged residents to take immediate precautions.
“The security threat level is high,” the ministry said in a post on X, calling on the public to remain indoors.
“Everyone must adhere to staying at home, not going out, and staying away from windows and open areas to preserve public safety,” the statement added.
Qatar said Wednesday morning that its armed forces intercepted a new missile attack targeting the country, the Defense Ministry said in a statement on X, without providing further details.
The interceptions occurred shortly after the Interior Ministry's public warning about a heightened security threat.
The warning marked the first security alert issued by the ministry on Wednesday.
The developments come amid escalating regional tensions since Feb. 28, when Israel and the United States launched a joint attack against Iran.
According to Iranian authorities, the strikes have killed more than 1,200 people and injured more than 10,000 others.
Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and several Gulf countries hosting U.S. military assets.
Meanwhile, Qatar said Tuesday evening that its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country.
The Defense Ministry did not provide further details, but Qatar-based Al Jazeera television reported that explosions heard over Doha were caused by air defense interception operations.
Earlier, the ministry said air defense systems had shot down five Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Qatari territory.
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