Doha, Qatar: An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the strategic Strait of Hormuz abutting Iran, causing a fire and forcing the crew to evacuate, a maritime security agency said on Wednesday.
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11:26pm Doha Time
Qatar targeted by 9 ballistic missiles, several drones from Iran on Wednesday: Ministry of Defense
The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected today, Wednesday, to an attack involving 9 ballistic missiles and a number of drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. READ MORE
10:22pm Doha Time
Drone flying towards Saudi Arabia’s Shaybah oil field intercepted
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry says it intercepted and destroyed a drone flying towards the Shaybah oil field.
10:03pm Doha Time
Middle East escalation affecting humanitarian aid supplies: UN
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Tom Fletcher warned on Wednesday that the escalation in the Middle East is increasing pressure on humanitarian operations worldwide, disrupting supply chains and slowing the delivery of life-saving aid to a number of crisis areas. Read more
9:53pm Doha Time
Drone targets American diplomatic facility in Iraq: US State Department
The US Department of State announced that a drone targeted a major American diplomatic facility in Iraq Tuesday, confirming that no injuries were reported as a result of the attack. Read more
9:45pm Doha Time
FBI warns California police departments of retaliatory Iranian drone attacks
According to Al Jazeera, based on ABC News reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns California police departments that Iran could retaliate for US attacks by launching drones at the West Coast.
9:41pm Doha Time
Kuwaiti National Guard destroys parts of warhead from UAV slammed into fuel tank
The Kuwaiti National Guard announced on Wednesday that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit personnel, operating under the Engineering Battalion, successfully extracted parts of a warhead from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and safely vaporised it utilising approved technical procedures after it had slammed into a fuel tank. Read more
9:30pm Doha Time
Amir receives phone call from King of the Netherlands
The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call Wednesday from HM King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Read more
9:25pm Doha Time
Four drones shot down near Baghdad International Airport
The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced this evening that four drones were shot down near Baghdad International Airport. Read more
9:10pm Doha Time
Tracking, shooting down 8 hostile drones in past 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense has announced that the armed forces had intercepted a flurry of hostile air targets that penetrated the country's airspace in the past 24 hours. Read more
8:51pm Doha Time
Suppliers, traders receiving all facilities to promote trade movement: Director of Land Customs
The Director of the Land Customs Department at the General Authority of Customs, Yousef Al Hammadi said that land customs provide all facilities to suppliers and traders, noting that all customs initiatives, including the economic operator and the TIR System, aim to facilitate the movement of trade in the country. Read more
8:45pm Doha Time
Omani Navy evacuates 20 from Thai ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
The Royal Navy of Oman Wednesday evacuated 20 people from the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree, which was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Read more
8:01pm Doha Time
Over 500 stranded Indians travel from Qatar; Embassy open all days for passport services
More than 500 Indian nationals stranded in Qatar travelled to New Delhi and other destinations on Qatar Airways flights on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Indian Embassy in Qatar said in an advisory published in their X platform. Read more
7:55pm Doha Time
Qatar participates in GCC Customs Union Extraordinary Meeting discusses ensuring smooth flow of goods amid regional conflicts
The meeting discussed the efforts of member states to provide the necessary customs support under the current circumstances, contributing to facilitating the movement of goods among GCC countries, enhancing the efficiency of joint customs operations, and ensuring the continuity of supply and logistics chains across the Gulf region. Read more
7:15pm Doha Time
Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, crew members trapped
A Thai cargo vessel has come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three crew members trapped on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy. Read more
6:58pm Doha Time
Drones shot down in Oman as others strike fuel tanks at Salalah Port
Omani authorities said several drones were shot down on Wednesday, while others struck fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah, causing damage but no casualties. Read more
6:40pm Doha Time
IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East conflict, the biggest such release ever. Read more
4:51pm Doha Time
France says 20,000 citizens repatriated from Middle East
Nearly 20,000 French nationals have been repatriated from the Middle East since the conflict erupted on February 28, government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said Wednesday. Read more
France's Government Spokesperson Maud Bregeon gestures as she addresses media during a press conference following the weekly cabinet meeting in Paris on March 11, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)
4:47pm Doha Time
Prime Minister chairs Cabinet meeting, praises Armed Forces’ readiness amid regional escalation
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs condemned the military escalation in the region, the repercussions of which have extended to targeting Qatar's territory and some civilian and vital facilities. Read more
4:22pm Doha Time
Amir receives telephone call from Prime Minister of Sweden
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden. Read more
3:30pm Doha Time
Qatar and Oman cannot act as mediators while under attack: Al-Khulaifi
Qatar’s Minister of State has called for de-escalation and urged Iran and the United Stated to return to negotiating table, adding that the wide range of attacks on military and civilian infrastructure was extremely worrying.
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, in an interview with Al Jazeera, stated that Qatar and Oman cannot act as mediators while under attack.
The Minister further added that for the country to mediate, the attacks against it and the region needs to stop first. Read more
3:16pm Doha Time
Missile attack intercepted, confirms Qatar Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted the country.
This is the third attack of the day since the first one that took place around 8:15am.
3:12pm Doha Time
Qatar says third security threat ‘eliminated’ today
A Public Safety Alert has been issued stating that the threat has been eliminated.
This follows a National Emergency Alert that was sent out to all phones around 3pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This is the third such alert to be sent out today.
3:00pm Doha Time
Third National Emergency Alert sent out to all phones in Qatar
Qatar has just sent out another ‘elevated’ threat level alert around 3pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
This is the third such alert to be sent out today.
2:47pm Doha Time
Dutch airline KLM cancels flights to Dubai until March 28
Dutch airline KLM announced Wednesday it had cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28 for safety reasons because of the conflict in the region. "Due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East, KLM has decided to cancel all flights to Dubai up to and including March 28," said a company statement.
2:33pm Doha Time
Germany releases part of oil reserves due to Middle East conflict
Germany is to release part of its strategic oil reserve to counter high energy prices as a result of the conflict in the Middle East, a government source told AFP Wednesday.
Germany's Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche was due to address the media in Berlin shortly.
1:09pm Doha Time
Drone downed, another falls into sea north of Oman’s Duqm
Oman’s state news agency has reported the downing of a drone, and the falling of another into the sea north of the city of Duqm.
Al Jazeera stated that the agency said no casualties or damage were reported.
It said that the Sultanate of Oman condemned “the continuous targeting operations” and said it was “taking all necessary measures to safeguard the country’s security and the safety of its residents”.
12:57pm Doha Time
Normalcy restored in Qatar: MOI
12:48pm Doha Time
Qatar intercepts another missile attack: Ministry of Defense
Within four hours of first interception in the morning, Qatari armed forces intercepted another missile attack targeting the country.
Ministry of Defense announced this, following a National Emergency Alert sent out by the officials to all phones in the country.
12:36pm Doha Time
Security threat level 'elevated' in Qatar
Qatar sent out National Emergency Alert of an "elevated" threat level to all phone calling on public to stay indoors.
This is the second such alert to be sent out today.
12:25pm Doha Time
UAE air defences responding to new wave of missile and drone attacks
In a statement from the UAE’s Ministry of Defence, the country’s air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, Al Jazeera has reported
It said the sounds heard in the sky are the result of missile and drone interceptions.
11:45am Doha Time
Booms heard in Bahrain after emergency sirens
Four loud booms have been heard in Bahrain after emergency sirens sounded, Al Jazeera quotes Reuters news agency.
10:50am Doha Time
Bulk carrier hit by projectile northwest of Dubai, crew reported safe: UKMTO
The British military says another vessel, a bulk carrier, has been hit by an unknown projectile 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai.
According to Al Jazeera, the crew are reported safe and well, and authorities are investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
10:43am Doha Time
Four injured after drones fall near Dubai airport
Dubai Media Office said four people have been injured after two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai airport, Al Jazeera reports
9:33am Doha Time
Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuating: UK maritime agency
An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the strategic Strait of Hormuz abutting Iran, causing a fire and forcing the crew to evacuate, a maritime security agency said on Wednesday. Read more
9:03am Doha Time
Conflict can still be contained, but current trajectory extremely dangerous: Official
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar has warned for many years that escalation left unchecked in the region would lead to catastrophic results. Read more
Qatar maintains strategic stockpile of essential goods for long period: Official
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reassured the public that Qatar’s markets are experiencing a healthy abundance of essential goods, supported by a secure strategic stockpile that can cover demand for six months or more. Read more
8:41am Doha Time
Qatar intercepts missile attack: Defense Ministry
The Qatar Ministry of Defense said today, March 11, 2026, that it intercepted a missile attack.
"The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar," said the Ministry in a post. Read more
Kuwait’s National Guard intercepted eight drones
The Kuwaiti Army Duty Force shot down eight hostile drones in the areas under their jurisdiction, Spokesman of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Brig. Jadaan Fadhel Jadaan said on Wednesday morning.
Eleven drones intercepted in Saudi Arabia
Eleven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the small hours of Wednesday.
Spokesman of the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Turki Al-Maliki said in a statement that there were six drones in the eastern region, and five others targeting Shaybah oilfield.
