Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced at around 1:34am on March 14, 2026 that the armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar.
Meanwhile, earlier before the attack, the Ministry of Interior announced that the relevant authorities are evacuating a number of specified areas as a temporary precautionary measure, in the interest of public safety until the threat has subsided.
In other parts of the Gulf area, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that two drones were intercepted and destroyed in Eastern Region while the Kuwait National Guard announced Friday evening the downing of a drone in the country's airspace.
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8:15am Doha Time
Two drones intercepted, destroyed in Eastern Region
The Saudi Defense Ministry reported that two drones were intercepted and destroyed in Eastern Region, and that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in Al-Jouf Region and another in Empty Quarter. Read more
7:20am Doha Time
Iraqi officials say helipad at US embassy in Baghdad hit by missile
The Associated Press news agency is reporting that Iraqi officials say a helipad at the US embassy in Baghdad was hit by a missile, Al Jazeera reports.
An Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent had earlier reported that smoke was seen rising from the embassy.
5:53am Doha Time
Qatar intercepts missile attack: MoD
Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced that around 5:53am on March 14, 2026 the armed forces intercepted another missile attack which targeted State of Qatar. Read more
4:07am Doha Time
Kuwait National Guard announces downing of drone
The Kuwaiti National Guard announced today that a drone was shot down in the country's airspace
Earlier, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense reported that air defense systems had detected a ballistic missile during the past 24 hours that was outside the threat zone. The Ministry confirmed it posed no danger and resulted in no damage.
1:40am Doha Time
Qatar intercepts missile attack: MoD
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced at around 1:34am on March 14, 2026 that the armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar.
12:44am Doha Time
MoI says authorities evacuating number of specified areas as ‘temporary precautionary measure’
The Ministry of Interior announced that the relevant authorities are evacuating a number of specified areas as a temporary precautionary measure, in the interest of public safety until the threat has subsided. Read more
