Qatar became one of the regions targeted in Iranian retaliatory\nstrikes following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran. One\nIndonesian citizen (WNI) in Qatar recounted the harrowing moments when\nIranian missiles struck Doha.<\/p>\n
Muhammad Hamdani, an Indonesian citizen residing in the city of\nAlkhor, described how the Iranian missile strikes began entering Qatari\nterritory on Saturday (28 February) at midday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe situation in Alkhor remains safe for now,\u201d Hamdani said when\ncontacted on Saturday evening (28 February 2026).<\/p>\n
Hamdani recounted that around 11:20 Qatar time, he heard loud\nexplosive sounds. The blasts originated from the direction of Doha.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen it happened, around 11:20 Qatar time, we heard five explosive\nblasts coming from the direction of Doha,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He and many residents in Alkhor panicked and rushed out of buildings.\nHe even ran in the direction from which the explosions originated.<\/p>\n
In addition to the continuous sound of explosions, Hamdani said his\nmobile phone was constantly ringing. He and other residents received\nemergency messages from the Qatari government.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd at that time, emergency messages kept coming through on our\nphones from the Qatari government, indicating that the situation was in\nan emergency state,\u201d Hamdani explained.<\/p>\n
Hamdani remains at his home in Qatar. He is following directives from\nthe Indonesian Embassy in Doha instructing Indonesian citizens to remain\nvigilant and postpone outdoor activities.<\/p>\n
The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday (28 February)\nmorning Iran time. Iran responded to the strikes by attacking several US\nmilitary bases in the Middle East.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-citizen-in-qatar-describes-multiple-explosions-during-iranian-missile-strikes-on-doha-1772329968", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }