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.
Stay tuned for more updates
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6:15pm Doha Time
MoI reminds public not to operate drones until further notice
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) remains prohibited in the country until further notice, the Ministry of Interior affirmed in a post on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. In a statement on X, the Ministry reminded the public to comply with directives issued by the competent authorities. “Do not operate them at any locations or areas in order to avoid legal accountability,” MoI said.
4:42pm Doha Time
Arab Parliament reiterates strong condemnation of Iranian attacks on Arab countries
The Arab Parliament reiterated its strong condemnation of the continued and repeated Iranian attacks targeting a number of Arab countries, stressing that the attacks disregard all rules of international law and the United Nations Charter, and constitute a serious and direct threat to peace and security at the regional and international levels. Read more.
4:36pm Doha Time
Qatar condemns Israeli targeting of natural gas facilities linked to Iran’s South Pars field
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said the Israeli targeting of facilities linked to Iran’s South Pars field, an extension of Qatar’s North Field, constitutes a dangerous and irresponsible step amid the current military escalation in the region.
The Israeli targeting of facilities linked to Iran’s South Pars field, an extension of Qatar’s North Field, is a dangerous & irresponsible step amid the current military escalation in the region.
— د. ماجد محمد الأنصاري Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) March 18, 2026
Targeting energy infrastructure constitutes a threat to global energy security, as…
3:46pm Doha Time
Bahrain intercepts 130 missiles, 234 drones since start of Iranian attacks
The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) said that its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 130 missiles and 234 drones since the start of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom. Read more
2:45pm Doha Time
Mwani Qatar amends provisions of port tariffs to support logistics sector
Mwani Qatar has activated an exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs, aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational activities in the country. It announced amendments to certain provisions of the port tariffs, in view of the exceptional circumstances currently impacting supply chains and the resulting operational and logistical challenges. Read more
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:
