Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 6, 2026 at 06:16 AM

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In March 2026, amidst the US-Israel war on Iran, the conflict expanded across the Middle East. Iran reportedly targeted the Israeli embassy in Manama, Bahrain, with attacks on the Financial Harbour Towers. Saudi Arabia intercepted a cruise missile east of al-Kharj and three drones near Riyadh. Qatar's air defenses intercepted a drone targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, which hosts US assets, prompting security alerts and explosions. These Iranian attacks are reportedly retaliatory strikes on nations hosting US forces and assets. The EU has expressed solidarity with Gulf countries as the region faces increased instability.

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Reuters 30% Qatari Ministry of Defence 40% European Union 40% Azerbaijan 40% Turkiye ×240% Fars News Agency 40% Manama 50% Saudi Arabia 60% United States ×370% Bahrain ×270% Israel ×270% Iran ×790%

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iran 100% missile attacks 90% drone attacks 90% gulf nations 80% israeli embassy 70% regional conflict 70% us assets 60% air defense 50% saudi arabia 50% bahrain 40%