Iran fires missiles, drones across Gulf, region remains in war crosshairs

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 18, 2026 at 06:52 AM
Iran fires missiles, drones across Gulf, region remains in war crosshairs
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Iran has launched missile and drone attacks against several Gulf Arab nations, including Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions. These attacks, a retaliation for a US-Israel war launched on Iran nearly three weeks ago, have prompted Gulf states to intercept the incoming projectiles. Qatar's Ministry of Defence confirmed intercepting a missile attack, while the Kuwait National Guard reported shooting down a drone. The UAE has reportedly been the hardest hit, facing numerous missile and drone attacks, with explosions heard in Dubai. These events have occurred early Tuesday, adding to the ongoing conflict's impact on the Middle East, which includes deaths, destruction, and an energy crisis.

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense reported the interception and destruction of a drone in the Eastern Region.

factual — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense100% confidence

Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said its armed forces intercepted a missile attack against the country.

factual — Qatar’s Ministry of Defence100% confidence

Iran has fired missiles and drones at several Gulf Arab nations.

factual — Article90% confidence

The UAE has been the hardest hit by Iran’s retaliation.

quote — Zein Basravi, Al Jazeera80% confidence

There have been 3000 different projectiles – missiles and drones – fired at GCC countries by Iran.

statistic — Zein Basravi, Al Jazeera70% confidence
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Keywords

iran 100% drones 90% missiles 90% gulf arab nations 80% interceptions 70% war 60% middle east 60% saudi arabia 50% uae 50% energy crisis 40%

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