Geopolitical Conflict
Qatar targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran
Qatar's Defence Ministry reports that three cruise missiles were launched from Iran toward Qatar, with two intercepted and one striking a QatarEnergy oil tanker.
On April 1, 2026, the Ministry of Defence of Qatar announced that the State of Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran. Two of the missiles were intercepted by Qatar's armed forces, while the third missile hit an oil tanker operated by QatarEnergy in the country's territorial waters. Qatar has condemned the attack as a violation of its sovereignty and part of escalating regional tensions linked to the 2026 Iran war.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Qatar, QatarEnergy oil tanker in Qatari territorial waters
- Date added
- 2026-04-01 10:00 UTC
- Added by
- dinaasiaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-01 10:00 UTC
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