Conflict & Security
Several blasts heard in Doha as safety alert urges shelter
Several blasts were heard early Friday in Qatar's capital, Doha, as Iran attacked US allies in the renewed Middle East war.
A public safety alert warned that the security threat level was "elevated" and urged residents to take shelter.
The brief report did not give further details on the exact locations of the blasts, possible targets, damage or casualties.
Update
Several blasts were reported heard early Friday in Doha.
A public safety alert warned that the security threat level was elevated.
Residents were urged to take shelter.
The report placed the blasts in the context of Iran attacking US allies in the renewed Middle East war.
Source note: AFP news report published on 17 July 2026 at 00:46:00 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The cause of the blasts was not specified in the supplied report.
The exact locations, possible damage and casualties were not provided.
Source
AFP news report published on .