Drones strike US base in Iraq, Doha explosions, as Iran hits region in war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 5, 2026 at 09:49 AM

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Amidst escalating tensions following a US-Israeli war on Iran, the Middle East is experiencing a surge in attacks. On March 5, 2026, a drone targeting a US military base near Baghdad was intercepted, and an oil tanker in an Iraqi port was damaged. Qatar reported intercepting a missile attack and evacuated residents near the US Embassy in Doha after explosions were heard. The US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, along with the US consulate in Dubai, were also reportedly targeted by drones this week. In Abu Dhabi, falling debris from intercepted drones injured six people. These incidents are attributed to Iran's continued strikes on US assets in the region.

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Bahamas 40% Nepal 40% Kuwait 50% Pakistan 50% Saudi Arabia 60% United Arab Emirates 60% Baghdad ×270% Doha ×380% Qatar ×280% United States ×390% Iraq ×4100% Iran ×4100%

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drone strike 90% iran 90% us-israel war 80% us base 80% missile attack 70% middle east 70% explosions 70% air defense systems 60% doha 60% baghdad 50%

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90%

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Iraq

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