Qatar to compensate residents for debris damage after Iranian missile strike
On June 23, the Islamic Republic responded to US participation in Israel's air war against it by firing a volley of missiles at the US air base in Qatar, but no one was hurt after Tehran gave advance warning, and a ceasefire was announced hours later by US President Donald Trump.
Explosions were heard in the Qatari capital on that night and debris from intercepting the missiles were seen in some roads.
Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI) took to X to say on Sunday that damages sustained by all private properties, like residential buildings, vehicles, industrial facilities, and commercial establishments, as a result of falling shrapnel from the interception of Iranian missiles, will be compensated.
However, it clarified that these damages must be previously documented through official reports filed with the competent security departments.
The affected individuals will then be contacted by the Civil Defence Council to complete the compensation procedures by the approved laws and regulations.
Those who have not yet documented their cases may still submit a compensation request through the "Metrash" application within two days from the date of the compensation announcement. No claims will be accepted after the expiration of the deadline, the MOI clarified.
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