Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026 that the State of Qatar was targeted today by multiple drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralized all drones.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of nine drones in the Riyadh and Eastern regions.
The UAE also stated that its air defences were responding to missile and drone threats. Meanwhile in Bahrain, air raid sirens were activated.
Stay tuned for more updates:
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9:31pm Doha Time
Qatar intercepts drones launched from Iran on Sunday
The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026 that the State of Qatar was targeted today by multiple drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralized all drones.
تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تعرض دولة قطر لهجوم بعدد من الطائرات المسيّرة من الجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية، اليوم الأحد، ونجحت قواتنا المسلحة "بفضل من الله" بالتصدي لجميع الطائرات المسيّرة.
— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) March 15, 2026
حفظ الله قطر وأميرها وشعبها والمقيمين على أرضها.
The Qatari Ministry of Defense… pic.twitter.com/kOwRCD6IhO
8:10pm Doha Time
Drone intercepted, destroyed in eastern Region: Saudi MOD
Riyadh: The official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia confirmed that a drone was detected, intercepted, and destroyed in the Kingdom’s eastern region.
المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير مسيّرة في المنطقة الشرقية. pic.twitter.com/yWLKpvaQTp
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 15, 2026
7:30pm Doha Time
Drones targeted Kuwait International Airport causing damage to radar
Kuwait’s air defence system detected a total of 14 hostile drones that breached the country’s airspace during the past 24 hours, according to the official spokesman of the Ministry of Defense (MOD), Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi. Read more
6:57pm Doha Time
Amir receives message from Egyptian President
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a message from HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt concerning developments in the region, particularly the recent events following the brutal Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and other countries in the region, and the efforts being made to reduce tensions and prioritize diplomatic solutions to preserve regional security and stability.
The message was conveyed by the HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt during his meeting with His Highness the Amir at his office in Lusail Palace this evening. Read more
6:54pm Doha Time
Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Sunday in Doha HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Read here
6:52pm Doha Time
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives phone call from China's Envoy on Middle East issue
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call on Sunday from the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue, HE Zhai Jun. Read more
6:05pm Doha Time
CBSE cancels Class XII exams for students in Qatar, several countries: Indian Embassy
The Embassy of India in Doha has announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all Class XII examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students in several countries in the region. Read more
5:54pm Doha Time
Qatar Football Festival 2026 cancelled amid travel disruption, airspace closure
The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has announced the cancellation of the Qatar Football Festival 2026. “With airspace disruption and travel restrictions still affecting the ability of many fans, players and officials to travel, it has been jointly agreed that cancelling the match at this time is the most appropriate course of action,” the Local Organising Committee said in a statement. Read more
5:25pm Doha Time
UEFA cancels 2026 Finalissima in Qatar
UEFA has announced the cancellation of the 2026 Finalissima in Qatar, citing the current political situation in the region and scheduling constraints that made the match impossible to reschedule. The Finalissima 2026 was supposed to be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium on March 27, where UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 champions Argentina were expected to face off in a highly anticipated match. Read more
5:32pm Doha Time
Bahrain reports intercepting, vaporising 211 drones, 125 projectiles since start of Iranian assaults
The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that the air defense systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed 211 drones and 125 projectiles since the start of the Iranian aggression against Bahrain. Read more
5:04pm Doha Time
Five individuals in Bahrain arrested for passing critical information to IRGC
The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that five individuals had been busted, while the sixth is still on the run outside the country, for engaging in collecting and passing over sensitive and accurate information to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Read more
4:57pm Doha Time
UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles, 6 UAVs
The UAE's air defence systems engaged with 4 ballistic missiles and 6 UAVs from Iran today, March 15, 2026. This was announced by UAE's Ministry of Defence, stating that since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,606 UAVs. Read more
3:40pm Doha Time
Egypt voices solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain amid rising regional tensions
Egypt's Foreign Minister has held separate phone calls with his counterparts in Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss rapidly evolving security developments and the implications of military escalation in the region. In a statement released on Sunday, Egypt's Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani about the security situation and its potential impact on regional stability. Read more
3:16pm Doha Time
VIDEO: Ministry of Interior stressed on adhering to safety instructions
The Ministry of Interior stressed on complying with safety instructions and adhering to the guidelines when an alert or official notice is issued in markets and shopping malls.
The Ministry of Interior stressed on complying with safety instructions and adhering to the guidelines when an alert or official notice is issued in markets and shopping malls.pic.twitter.com/9bAYG4NqdX
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) March 15, 2026
2:57pm Doha Time
Egypt and Jordan call for immediate halt to regional escalation
Egypt and Jordan have called for an immediate end to escalating military actions in the region, warning of the serious consequences for international security and stability. In a phone call on Sunday, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi discussed what both sides described as a dangerous escalation and its wider regional and global implications.
According to a statement from Egypt's foreign ministry, the two ministers stressed the urgent need to halt the ongoing war and rising military operations, warning that continued escalation could have "catastrophic consequences" for the region. Read more
8:30am Doha Time
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Middle East turmoil
Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport's governing body the FIA announced on Saturday.
"It has been confirmed today that, after careful evaluations, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April," the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement. Read more
7:15am Doha Time
UAE responding to Iranian missile and drone threats
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence says its air defences are “responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran”.
It says the sounds being heard are the result of interceptions.
7am Doha Time
Saudi intercepts 9 drones in Riyadh, Eastern Province
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of nine drones in the Riyadh and Eastern regions.
Spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Brig. Gen. Turki Al Malki, stated that seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh and Eastern regions, noting that two additional drones were intercepted and destroyed in Eastern Province.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense had announced earlier today the interception and destruction of six drones in the Eastern Province.
6:45am Doha Time
Air raid sirens activated in Bahrain
The Bahrain Interior Ministry says that sirens have been activated and urges residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe location.
