Qatar Launches Compensation Program for Civilians Affected by Iranian Missile Strike on Al-Udeid Base
Following Iranian attacks on the U.S. base in Qatar, Doha condemns the act and begins compensating affected citizens and residents under Emir's directive.
Watan-Qatar has announced a compensation program for individuals impacted by falling debris from intercepted Iranian missiles that targeted the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base, drawing a strongly worded condemnation from Doha.
The Qatari Ministry of Interior confirmed that the compensation measures will include both citizens and residents, covering damage to residential, industrial, and commercial buildings as well as vehicles.
Victims must file an official report documenting the damage with the security authorities, after which the Civil Defense Council will contact them. Compensation requests can be submitted via the “Metrash” app within two days of the announcement.
The decision follows directives from Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and a special meeting of the Civil Defense Council chaired by Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. Officials assessed the damage caused by the intercepted Iranian missiles and laid out mechanisms for compensation.
تنفيذًا للتوجيهات السامية لحضرة صاحب السمو الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني، أمير البلاد المفدى “يحفظه الله ويرعاه”، بتحديد وتقييم الأضرار الناجمة عن اعتراض الصواريخ الإيرانية وتعويض المتضررين من المواطنين والمقيمين؛
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The Ministry of Interior stated that urgent measures were already in place and specific implementation plans were activated to promptly respond to the Emir’s directives.
Iran had launched what it called “Operation Promises of Victory” against the U.S. base on June 23. Tehran informed both Washington and Doha in advance, asserting that the attack targeted U.S. forces, not Qatar itself. Qatar’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that the country’s air defenses intercepted the missile barrage successfully, with no fatalities or injuries.
However, one missile struck a dome structure at the base housing secure U.S. communications equipment, as revealed by satellite images and confirmed by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. The U.S. had already relocated aircraft from the base before the attack, limiting damage.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry harshly condemned the Iranian strike, labeling it a violation of sovereignty and reserving the right to respond. It warned that such escalatory military acts could destabilize the region and called for a halt to hostilities and a return to negotiations.
The GCC and Saudi Arabia echoed the condemnation, with Riyadh calling it a “blatant violation” of international law and neighborly conduct. Qatar temporarily closed its airspace during the incident and later reassured the public that normalcy had returned and security was maintained.
