Doha, Qatar: The US military has hit nearly 2,000 targets since attacking Iran on Saturday.
The attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent, a toll that could not be independently confirmed by AFP.
Meanwhile, Iran drones struck adjacent the US consulate in Dubai, starting a fire but inflicting no casualties, and against the US military base at Al-Udeid in Qatar.
The attacks came a day after strikes on the US embassies in Riyadh and Kuwait City and on a US air base in Bahrain.
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11:08pm Doha Time
Bahrain arrests four individuals for filming, posting content showing Iranian attacks, footage of military sites
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced that the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security has identified and arrested four individuals for misusing social media. READ MORE
9:25pm Doha Time
MOI urges public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged the public not to respond to suspicious calls or messages that falsely claim to represent official entities, as part of efforts to prevent cybercrime. Read more
8:01pm Doha Time
US submarine torpedoed Iranian warship in Indian Ocean: Pentagon
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. Read more
This frame grab from a video released by the US Department of Defense on March 4, 2026, shows what the Department of Defense says is periscope footage of a US Navy submarine firing on and sinking an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. Photo by US Department of Defense / AFP
7:50pm Doha Time
MOI stresses importance of strict adherence to official safety instructions
Ministry of Interior (MOI) urged the public to strictly adhere to official instructions, remain in safe places, stay away from windows and exposed areas, and not to go out except in cases of absolute necessity. Read more
7:11pm Doha Time
Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has rejected Iranian claims that recent missile attacks were not aimed at Qatar, saying the evidence on the ground showed otherwise.
This came during a phone call HE Sheikh Mohammed received on Wednesday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Abbas Araghchi.
Araghchi said the missile strikes were directed at American interests and were not intended to target the Gulf state. Yet, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs "categorically rejected" that assertion, citing the civilian and residential areas inside the country struck by the attacks. He said the areas affected included the vicinity of Hamad International Airport, as well as vital infrastructure and industrial zones, including facilities linked to liquefied natural gas production. FULL REPORT
6:50pm Doha Time
NATO condemns Iranian targeting of Turkiye
NATO has condemned Iran's targeting of Turkiye, reaffirming its support for all member states amid rising regional tensions. Read more
6:30pm Doha Time
Kuwait telecom providers offer free internet, complimentary calls to users abroad
The Ministry of Information in the State of Kuwait has announced that its telecom providers are offering free internet access and complimentary calls to all subscribers currently abroad as part of social responsibility initiatives.
5:43pm Doha Time
Cabinet highlights Qatar Armed Forces’ readiness, security vigilance
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, the Cabinet commended the decisive role of Qatar Armed Forces, under the leadership of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in successfully countering the successive waves of Iranian attacks that targeted several areas in the country, and to its high and complete readiness, security vigilance, and joint coordination between the concerned authorities, thus confirming its worthiness in protecting the security of the country and firmly addressing any external threat it is exposed to. Read more
4:15pm Doha Time
FAQ: Qatar GCO explains loud sounds linked to air defence systems
The Government Communications Office (GCO) shared key facts on frequently asked questions regarding the country's air defence systems.
3:44pm Doha Time
Health centers operating normally across Qatar: PHCC
Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) confirms that all health centres continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. Read more
3:32pm Doha Time
QatarEnergy issues force majeure notice to LNG buyers
Further to the announcement by QatarEnergy to stop production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products, QatarEnergy has declared Force Majeure to its affected buyers.
QatarEnergy values its relationships with all of its stakeholders and will continue to communicate the latest available information. Read more
3:21pm Doha Time
Kuwait grants visa extensions for visitors, residents abroad
The Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait has announced an automatic extension of visit visas for one month, and granting an additional 3-month absence permit for residents currently outside the country. The Ministry confirms that the mentioned periods may be extended depending on developments in the country’s situation. Read more
2:52pm Doha Time
Turkiye intercepts ballistic missile from Iran
Turkiye Defense Ministry, in a statement, said that NATO air and missile defenses detected and neutralised a ballistic missile from Iran. The missile was found to be heading toward Turkish airspace after passing through Iraqi and Syrian airspace and was engaged in a timely manner, it said. It added that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
2:39pm Doha Time
Iraq extends airspace closure until Saturday
Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing, and transit flights for an additional 48 hours. Read more
2:29pm Doha Time
Fujairah Airport announces operating charter flights starting Saturday
Fujairah International Airport has announced the operation of a series of charter flights as part of humanitarian efforts to support travelers wishing to return to their home countries amid current regional challenges.
Emirates News Agency (WAM) said that these special charter flights are scheduled to operate via Muscat on March 4 and 5, linking the Emirate of Fujairah with five major international destinations: Calicut, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Istanbul and Karachi.
2pm Doha Time
IAEA gives update on Iran’s nuclear sites
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in a social media post gave update about the situation at Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The nuclear watchdog said that based on the analysis of latest available satellite imagery, it sees “no damage to facilities containing nuclear material in Iran and therefore no radiological release risk at this time”.
“Near Isfahan nuclear site, damage is visible at two buildings. No additional impact detected at Natanz after previously reported damage at entrances, and no impact at other nuclear sites, including Bushehr NPP,” it added.
It called for maximum restraint to help avoid any danger of radiological incident.
1:40pm Doha Time
Qatar intercepts 10 drones, 2 cruise missiles from Iran
The Qatar Ministry of Defense announced that the country was attacked, at dawn today, March 4, 2026, by 10 drones and 2 cruise missiles coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Qatar Emiri Air Defense Forces intercepted 6 drones, while the Qatar Emiri Air Force succeeded in intercepting 2 drones and 2 cruise missiles. Meanwhile the Qatar Emiri Navy Forces succeeded in intercepting the other 2 drones. Read more
1:05pm Doha Time
Attempted drone strike on Ras Tanura refinery: Saudi Defense Ministry
The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense said there was an attempted attack on the Ras Tanura refinery. He added that initial estimates indicate the attack was carried out by a drone and did not result in any damage.
المتحدث الرسمي لوزارة الدفاع: محاولة هجوم على مصفاة رأس تنورة. pic.twitter.com/oGTeuf96dC
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 4, 2026
12pm Doha Time
Kuwait Army dealing with a wave of missiles, drones
The General Staff of the Army announced in a statement that the armed forces are currently dealing with a wave of missiles and drones that have been detected in the airspace of the State of Kuwait, where they are carrying out their tasks in confronting and intercepting them.
بيان رقم 12
— KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) March 4, 2026
تعلن رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش أن القوات المسلحة تتعامل حاليًا مع موجة من الصواريخ والمسيرات التي تم رصدها في أجواء دولة الكويت ،حيث تقوم بتنفيذ مهامها في التصدي لها واعتراضها.
وتؤكد رئاسة الأركان الجاهزية التامة للتعامل مع كافة التهديدات لضمان حماية أراضي… pic.twitter.com/9ckdZFSKGm
9:30am Doha Time
Fire near US consulate in Dubai extinguished
Emirati police vehicles deploy near the US Consulate, in Dubai on March 3, 2026. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)
The Government of Dubai Media Office announced that the competent authorities were able to extinguish a small fire that broke out Tuesday night in the vicinity of the US Consulate in Dubai as a result of a drone attack, confirming that no injuries occurred.
The office said in a post on X that civil defense teams and security services immediately responded to the incident. The post added that the fire was brought under control and the situation has been contained, in addition to the area being secured and the necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of individuals and property.
The relevant authorities confirmed that the situation is now under complete control and that work in the area is proceeding normally.
The UAE said on Tuesday that its air defenses had dealt with 186 Iranian ballistic missiles since Saturday morning, destroying 172 of them, while 13 missiles fell into the sea, and one missile fell inside the country's territory.
9am Doha Time
US non-emergency staff granted permission to leave Cyprus
AFP reported that the US State Department has given its non-emergency personnel and their families in Cyprus permission to leave, the US embassy said Wednesday.
The department "authorized non-emergency US government employees and US government employee family members to leave Cyprus due to the safety risks."
7am Doha Time
Saudi intercepts two missiles over Al Kharj
Saudi Arabia's MInistry of Defense intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles over Al-Kharj governorate.
6:50am Doha Time
Saudi Ministry of Defense intercepts, destroys 9 drones
The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported today that it destroyed nine drones.
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al Maliki said that nine drones were intercepted and destroyed immediately upon entering the Kingdom’s airspace.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense had announced Tuesday that it intercepted and destroyed eight drones.
6am Doha Time
Kuwait Ministry reports injuries, damage from shrapnel
Kuwait's Ministry of Defense said that it intercepted several hostile aerial targets that entered its airspace early morning.
The shrapnel from this interception fell onto residential homes causing injuries and material damage.
The announcement follows a Ministry of Health report that stated a 11-year-old girl died from injuries caused by shrapnel this morning. Four members of her family are currently undergoing medical evaluation and are under observation.
2am Doha Time
Qatar apprehends two IRGC cells
As part of ongoing efforts to protect the country's security and stability, the competent authorities have successfully arrested two cells operating for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the State of Qatar. Read more
1am Doha Time
Qatar intercepts one Iranian ballistic missile, another hits Al-Udeid Air Base
Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was targeted by two ballistic missiles launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Air defense systems successfully intercepted one of the missiles, while the second missile struck Al-Udeid Qatari Base without causing any casualties. Read more
