03.03.2026 05:51
The fourth day of the war between the US-Israel and Iran began with intense attacks. While Qatar announced that it intercepted 127 out of 145 aerial assets targeted by Iran's missile attack on US bases with air defense systems, the United Arab Emirates also reported that it countered ballistic missiles launched from Iran.
As Iran's retaliatory attacks continue, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates announced that they have intercepted the majority of missile and aerial elements directed at their airspace. Qatar stated that it has stopped 127 out of 145 aerial elements.
QATAR DETECTED 145 AERIAL ELEMENTS
The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that it has detected a total of 145 aerial elements since the beginning of Iran's attacks. The ministry reported that these elements include 3 cruise missiles, 101 ballistic missiles, 39 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and 2 SU-24 fighter jets.
According to the statement, Qatar's air defense systems neutralized 3 cruise missiles, 98 ballistic missiles, 24 UAVs, and 2 SU-24 fighter jets. Thus, it intervened in a total of 127 aerial elements.
UAE: WE FOUGHT BACK AGAINST BALLISTIC MISSILES
The United Arab Emirates also announced that its air defense systems were activated against ballistic missiles launched from Iran. The UAE Ministry of Defense stated in a social media post that they fought back against Iranian-origin ballistic missiles and prevented the attacks. While tensions in the region continue, Gulf countries are keeping their air defense systems on high alert.
IRAN: WE STRUCK US SOLDIERS IN DUBAI
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it targeted an area in Dubai where US soldiers were gathered with kamikaze drones.
In a statement from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, it was stated, "The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy conducted an attack with drones on one of the gathering points of US terrorists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates."
According to information from the field, it was claimed that more than 160 US Navy personnel were present at the targeted location, with at least 40 American soldiers killed and 70 injured.
STATEMENT FROM SAUDI ARABIA
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense announced in a statement made after the attacks that a small fire broke out and material damage occurred following an attack on the US Embassy in Riyadh with 2 drones.