Iran continues intensified attacks across Gulf in US-Israel war fallout

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 14, 2026 at 10:12 AM

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Amidst the ongoing war launched by the US and Israel, Iran has intensified missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, targeting multiple countries including Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Friday and Saturday. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting and destroying multiple drones and a ballistic missile. The Wall Street Journal reported that five US Air Force refuelling planes were damaged in a recent Iranian attack at a Saudi airbase. Qatar's Ministry of Defence reported missile attacks and issued temporary evacuation measures for residents in specified areas. These attacks are occurring despite protests from Iran's neighbors.

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Key Claims (5)

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Qatar’s Ministry of Defence reported missile attacks and issued temporary evacuation measures.

factual — Qatar’s Ministry of Defence100% confidence

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said multiple drones were intercepted and destroyed.

factual — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense100% confidence

There was a large blast over the skies above Doha at about 1:30am on Saturday.

factual — Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko90% confidence

Iran has pressed on with sustained missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region.

factual90% confidence

Five US Air Force refuelling planes were damaged at an airbase in Saudi Arabia in an Iranian attack.

factual — The Wall Street Journal, quoting unnamed US officials70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

United Arab Emirates 30% US Air Force 40% Dubai 40% Tehran 50% Ministry of Defence (Qatar) 50% Ministry of Interior (Qatar) ×250% Ministry of Defense (Saudi Arabia) 60% Israel ×270% Qatar ×470% United States ×270% Saudi Arabia ×580% Iran ×590%

Keywords

iran attacks 100% gulf region 80% us-israel war 70% missile attacks 70% drone attacks 70% qatar 60% saudi arabia 60% interceptions 50% ballistic missile 40% evacuation measures 40%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

Article Type

News Report

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90%

Geographic Perspective

Iran

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