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(MENAFN) Qatar’s Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday that its forces successfully intercepted drones and two cruise missiles launched from Iran. “The State of Qatar was subjected today, Sunday, to an attack involving a number of drones and (2)...

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(MENAFN) Russia and Qatar have held high-level discussions focused on the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides emphasizing the need to avoid military escalation and prioritize diplomatic solutions.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation on Monday with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, during which they discussed recent regional developments, according to Turkish diplomatic sources....

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(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani held a phone call Tuesday to address the escalating situation in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with both officials throwing their weight...

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(MENAFN) Qatar’s Defense Ministry reported on Monday that the country was targeted by drones launched from Iran, but all were successfully intercepted, according to a Qatari news agency.

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(MENAFN) Qatar and Ukraine have formalized a sweeping defense cooperation agreement, signing the landmark deal in Doha on Saturday to deepen military and technological collaboration, Qatar's Ministry of Defense confirmed in an official statement....

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(MENAFN) The Afghan authorities have urged citizens currently stuck in Qatar while waiting for US visa processing to return to Afghanistan, stating that the country is stable and open to its nationals, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has called for an immediate end to the ongoing escalation between the United States and Iran, urging stronger international efforts to reduce tensions through diplomatic channels.

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(MENAFN) Qatar announced on Thursday that all fires at Ras Laffan Industrial City, located about 80 kilometers north of Doha, have been fully brought under control following missile attacks, with no casualties reported.

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(MENAFN) Qatar on Thursday issued a statement strongly denouncing recent Iranian attacks on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the past two days.

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(MENAFN) Qatar announced on Thursday that emergency crews have successfully put out all fires at Ras Laffan Industrial City, located roughly 80 kilometers north of Doha, after the site was struck by Iranian missiles.

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(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conducted back-to-back phone calls Sunday with his Qatari and Saudi counterparts, intensifying a regional diplomatic blitz aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire with Washington.

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(MENAFN) Qatar’s Cabinet on Wednesday condemned Iranian attacks as a “blatant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and principles of good neighborliness, warning of serious consequences.

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(MENAFN) Qatar’s Cabinet condemned Iranian attacks on Wednesday, describing them as a “blatant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and of the principles of good neighborliness, and cautioned that serious consequences could follow.

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(MENAFN) Qatar’s armed forces intercepted a missile targeting the country Wednesday morning, the Defense Ministry reported on X, without providing further details.

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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday that Kyiv has concluded a trio of major security agreements with three Gulf nations, positioning the pacts as a strategic push to counter Russia's drone arsenal at a fraction of...

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(MENAFN) The Qatari Interior Ministry declared on Saturday that officials are moving people from “specified areas” as a “temporary precautionary measure” to ensure public safety until potential security risks diminish.

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(MENAFN) Qatar announced on Sunday that its air defense systems successfully intercepted most of the missiles fired from Iran during an attack on Saturday, which involved 10 ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles, with no casualties reported....

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(MENAFN) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday as part of a diplomatic initiative aimed at encouraging progress toward an agreement between Iran and the United States.