Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense has announced that the country was subjected to waves of attacks from the Islamic Republic of Iran involving (10) drones, starting from yesterday Friday March 6 at dawn until early evening.
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10:53am Doha Time
Authorities affirm that the "security threat has been eliminated", according to another alert sent to the public.
10:43am Doha Time
In an National Emergency Alert sent out to all phones, Qatar called on individuals to stay indoors warning that the security threat level is elevated.
10:30am Doha Time
Iranian president says neighbouring countries will no longer be attacked: Al Jazeera
9:48am Doha Time
Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys two more drones
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence says two additional drones have been intercepted, Al Jazeera reports.
One was destroyed east of the capital, Riyadh, and another in the country’s “Empty Quarter” desert zone as it travelled towards the Shaybah oilfields.
The country’s air defences have been engaging and destroying drones and ballistic missiles since the early hours of Saturday morning.
9:38am Doha Time
Two ballistic missiles intercepted and destroyed: Saudi Defense Ministry
Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed. Read more
9:14am Doha Time
UAE says it is responding to incoming missile, drone threats
The UAE’s Defence Ministry says its air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
According to Al Jazeera, the sounds heard in various parts of the emirate are the result of intercepting ballistic missiles and drones, it added.
9:12am Doha Time
Flight data shows first flight out of Doha
Qatar has partially reopened its airspace in a cautious first step towards restoring air lines to one of the Gulf’s most important aviation hubs. Read more
6:06am Doha Time
Individual arrested for tweets undermining Qatar Armed Forces: MoI
The Criminal Investigation Department of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested an individual of Arab nationality for publishing a series of tweets through one of his social media accounts in suspicious groups. Read more
