Smoke rises above Qatar capital Doha after Iranian missiles shot down

Qatar's air defense systems intercepted multiple Iranian missiles over the capital Doha on March 1, 2026, causing loud explosions and fires as the country became collateral damage in Iran's retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets in the Middle East. The intercepted projectiles sent debris across parts of the city, igniting large fires that produced dramatic plumes of black smoke visible from miles away. Local residents reported hearing a series of loud booms followed by the sound of air defense systems engaging the incoming threats. The incident marks a significant escalation in regional tensions as Iran expands its retaliation beyond direct military targets to include civilian infrastructure in neighboring countries. According to regional security analysts, Qatar's interception capabilities were successfully tested but the incident underscores the increasing vulnerability of Gulf states to spillover from the intensifying conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance. The attack comes as multiple Gulf states have confirmed being targeted by Iranian missiles in what appears to be a coordinated response to recent military operations against Iranian interests in the region.