Tensions in the Gulf escalated on Tuesday as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates reported missile and drone attacks, with emergency teams responding to fires and explosions in industrial zones. Officials have confirmed that the attacks caused no injuries.

Qatar intercepts missile threat

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that emergency teams are attending a fire in an industrial area. The blaze was triggered by falling debris after the country’s air defence successfully intercepted an aerial attack. According to the ministry, the fire is “limited,” caused by shrapnel from an intercepted missile. There have been no injuries reported, the ministry updated on social media as per ANI reports.