Multiple Middle Eastern countries said they came under attack on Saturday night or Sunday morning amid renewed fighting between the United States and Iran due to disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that its defensive systems intercepted ballistic missiles that were fired at the Gulf nation, although few details were provided. The country’s foreign ministry also said it condemns Iranian attacks on its territory as well as attacks against Jordan, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Kuwait.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry said in a post on X it has the “full right to respond” to Iranian attacks, adding that it could “take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and citizens.”…