Qatar's Ministry of Interior has announced that a child has sustained an injury as a result of falling debris from interception operations against Iranian attacks early on Friday.
In a statement, the authority noted that the child is receiving the necessary medical care.
The ministry also affirmed that its forces carried out their response procedures in line with the approved emergency plans following the Iranian attacks.
It further urged the public to obtain information solely from official sources and to refrain from circulating rumours or sharing unverified information, images, or video clips to avoid legal accountability.
Statement of the Ministry of Interior regarding developments on the ground following the Iranian attack that targeted the country this morning.#MOIQatar pic.twitter.com/knW7HpkYKg
— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) July 17, 2026
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