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Qatar and Bahrain report intercepting missiles as Iran launches new wave toward Israel

Qatar and Bahrain report intercepting missiles as Iran launches new wave toward Israel
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Doha, Qatar. Qatar’s defence ministry said it downed all missiles targeting the country in a second wave of attacks on Saturday, while Bahrain said it had successfully dealt with missiles in its airspace. Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel, and rockets struck a U.S. military base near Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan.


Intercepts reported by Qatar and Bahrain

Qatar’s defence ministry said it had downed all missiles targeting the country in a second wave of attacks on Saturday. Bahrain said it had successfully dealt with missiles in its airspace.

Explosions reported in the Gulf

Several explosions were heard in Abu Dhabi near the city’s main airport, a Reuters witness reported. A new wave of booms was also heard in Doha.

Iran launches missiles toward Israel

Israel’s military said a new wave of missiles had been launched from Iran toward Israel.

Rocket attacks near Erbil

Rocket attacks targeted U.S. forces stationed near Erbil airport in northern Iraq, security officials told Reuters. Security sources also confirmed rocket attacks on a U.S. military base in Iraqi Kurdistan.


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