Gulf On Edge As Kuwait Airport Targeted, Qatar And Saudi Intercept Drones Amid Iran Strikes

Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 09:34 IST

Fuel tanks at the Kuwait airport were targeted as 15 drones were intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia.

The Kuwait Fire Force announced that its teams have succeeded in controlling the fire at fuel tanks belonging to Kuwait International Airport. Firefighting teams continue their operation to combat another blaze at the main headquarters of the Public Institution for Social Security.

Fuel tanks at the Kuwait airport were targeted as 15 drones were intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia. The attacks came as Iran continued strikes in the region, a day after President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would not attack neighbouring countries.

Kuwait’s national oil company announced a “precautionary" cut to crude production as the country’s military responded to what it described as a wave of hostile drones that penetrated its airspace. The company said the drone attack was a direct targeting of vital infrastructure.

A separate statement said some civilian facilities suffered material damage due to falling fragments and debris from interception operations.

Qatar reports missile attacks

Qatar’s defence ministry said the country had been targeted by 10 ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles fired from Iran a day earlier. Most were intercepted and no casualties were reported.

Later, Qatar said Iran had fired a dozen missiles at the country. Six ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles were intercepted. Two ballistic missiles fell in the country’s territorial waters while two landed in an uninhabited area.

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones

Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said three ballistic missiles heading towards Prince Sultan Air Base were destroyed. The base hosts American troops. Seventeen drones were also intercepted over the Shaybah oil field in the southeast.

Among the areas where attacks were attempted was the diplomatic quarter in the capital, Riyadh.

Dubai Airport closed

In Dubai, explosions were reported across the city and Dubai International Airport was briefly closed. Passengers were rushed into train tunnels after a loud explosion was heard followed by a cloud of smoke.

The Dubai media office said a minor incident occurred after debris fell following an interception. Debris from another interception fell on a vehicle and killed a Pakistani driver in Dubai.

The UAE’s defence ministry said 221 ballistic missiles had been detected since the war began on 28 February, while the number of drones had surpassed 1,300. Apart from Dubai airport, Abu Dhabi airport, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and the US consulate in Dubai were also hit.

In a rare televised address, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the Emirates were in “a period of war" and would emerge stronger.

Bahrain reports interceptions

Manama, the capital of Bahrain, reported intermittent explosions each day. Bahrain said it had intercepted 92 missiles and 151 drones since the start of what it described as brutal Iranian aggression.

Strikes in Lebanon

In Beirut, four people were killed and 10 injured in a strike on a hotel. Lebanon’s health ministry also reported eight people killed in strikes on more than 20 towns and villages.

The Israeli military said it carried out a precise strike in Beirut targeting commanders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards operating in Lebanon.

Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian had said that Iran would not attack neighbouring countries, while also stating that Tehran would not surrender. Hours later, Iran’s judiciary chief said strikes would continue on sites in Gulf countries that were “at the disposal of the enemy".

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