Doha, Feb. 28 -- Amid the mounting conflict across West Asia, the Qatari defence forces "successfully intercepted and repelled a number of attacks that targeted the country's territory," on Saturday, according to the Qatar Ministry of Defense.

"The Ministry affirmed that the threat was addressed immediately upon detection and in accordance with the pre-approved security plan, with all missiles being intercepted before reaching Qatari territory," the statement read.

"The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announces that, thanks to the high level of readiness, security vigilance, and close coordination among the relevant authorities, it successfully intercepted and repelled a number of attacks that targeted the country's territory,...