Doha, Qatar: Some Gulf countries have reportedly been attacked today morning, March 18, 2026. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defense announced interception of missile attack targeting the country. Similar reports of interception and destroying drones came from UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Iran will today hold funerals for its security chief Ali Larijani as well as Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij paramilitary force, who were both killed in Israeli air strikes yesterday, Al Jazeera reports.
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10:26am Doha Time
Iran to hold funeral for Larijani, Soleimani today
Iran will hold funerals today for its security chief Ali Larijani as well as Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij paramilitary force, who were both killed in Israeli air strikes yesterday, Al Jazeera reports.
10:11am Doha Time
Saudi Arabia downs second drone approaching Riyadh’s embassies district
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry says another drone has been shot down as it attempted to approach Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter.
According to Al Jazeera, Saudi forces have downed a number of drones in recent hours, including one that was approaching the same district.
Saudi forces also downed a ballistic missile, which resulted in debris falling near the Prince Sultan Air Base but did not cause any damage.
9:38am Doha Time
Saudi Arabia intercepts drone in Eastern region
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense announced today that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern region. Read more
9:15am Doha Time
UAE air defences responding to incoming missile and drone threats
Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates stated that its air defence systems were intercepting missiles and drones as a result of which loud sounds were heard.
It also urged the citizens, residents and visitors to adhere to the safety and security instructions issued.
6:26am Doha Time
Ministry of Defense announced interception of missile attack
Loud sounds of interception were heard in several parts of Doha. A Public Safety Alert confirming that the threat had been eliminated, restoring normalcy was sent out to all mobile phones by the MOI. Read more:
