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Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles and over 18 drones in recent hours as was confirmed by the country's military spokesperson.
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3:24pm Doha Time
Qatar warns region 'close' to point where war escalation cannot be controlled
Qatar on Tuesday warned that the war in the Middle East was close to a threshold where it cannot be controlled.
"We have been warning since 2023 that escalation left unchecked will get us into a situation where it cannot be controlled and we are very close to that point and this is why we have been urging all parties to find a resolution to find a way of ending this war before it's too late," Advisor to Prime Minister and Foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said. Read more
1:30pm Doha Time
UAE responding to incoming missiles, drones from Iran
The Defence Ministry of the United Arab Emirates says its air defences are “currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran”.
1:05pm Doha Time
Bahrain reports interception of 188 missiles, 477 drones till date
The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that the air defense systems of the Bahrain Defense Force continue to intercept and destroy malicious Iranian aggressions that targeted the Kingdom.
It stated that it has intercepted 188 missiles and 477 drones since the start of conflict on February 28, 2026.
12:05pm Doha Time
Iran’s Khorramabad airport hit in latest air strike
Iran's state media reported that Khorramabad airport in western Iran has been hit by a US-Israeli air strike.
According to a report from Mehr news agency, provincial authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage.
11:30am Doha Time
Warning sirens sound in Bahrain
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has told people to “remain calm and head to the nearest safe place”.
10:45am Doha Time
Vehicles crossing resume on King Fahd Bridge
The King Fahd Causeway Authority confirmed the full resumption of vehicle crossing movement across the bridge that links Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
This comes following a temporary suspension announced as a "precautionary measure" after Iranian attack targeting the eastern province of the country.
10am Doha Time
Malaysia secures safe passage for commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tuesday that one of the seven Malaysian-owned commercial vessels previously stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the evolving regional situation has been granted safe passage and is currently proceeding to its final destination.
"This positive outcome follows high-level diplomatic engagements", the ministry said in a statement.
The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its firm commitment to the principles of freedom of navigation and the safety and security of maritime passage, in accordance with international law. Malaysia emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing regional challenges and maintaining peace and stability.
9:30am Doha Time
Bridge connecting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain temporarily closed: authorities
The major traffic artery connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain was temporarily closed as a precaution, authorities said Tuesday, following the issuance of security alerts in the area.
"The movement of vehicles across King Fahd Bridge has been suspended as a precautionary measure," said the General Authority for King Fahd Causeway in a post online.
The King Fahd Causeway is a 25-kilometre (16-mile) series of bridges connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
9:10am Doha Time
Saudi Defense Ministry intercepts 18 drones
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the interception and destruction of 18 drones in the past few hours, spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Staff Turki Al Maliki said in a statement.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced, earlier, the interception and destruction of a ballistic missiles in the Eastern Province.
8am Doha Time
UN urges all parties in Middle East conflict not to target civilian infrastructure
The United Nations renewed its call on all parties to the conflict in the Middle East to adhere to international law in the conduct of hostilities, stressing the need to avoid targeting civilian infrastructure.
The statement came in response by UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric to a question during his daily press briefing regarding "US threats to launch attacks on energy facilities and bridges in Iran if it does not agree to reach a deal."
Dujarric said the UN Secretary-General is very clear on international law and urges all parties to comply with their obligations in the conduct of hostilities.
He added that the Secretary-General reminds that "Civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, may not be attacked; even if specific civilian infrastructure were to qualify as a military objective, international humanitarian law would still prohibit attacks against them if they may be expected to cause excessive incidental civilian harm."
The spokesperson reiterated the Secretary-General's call for the parties to stop the conflict, as there is no practical alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes.
Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump said that the deadline he set for Iran, which expires Tuesday, to reach an agreement, is final.
On March 26, Trump announced a 10-day suspension of military operations targeting energy facilities in Iran, stating that the decision came in response to a direct request from the Iranian government.
6am Doha Time
Debris from ballistic missiles falls near Saudi energy facilities
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced it intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward the Eastern Province.
In a statement, Major General Turki Al Maliki, the official spokesman for the ministry, said that parts of the ballistic missile debris fell in the vicinity of energy facilities, and the damage assessment is underway.
Earlier, the Saudi Defense Ministry had reported the interception and destruction of four ballistic missiles over the Eastern Province.
