US-Israel war on Iran enters Day 23: Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants, Gulf countries intercept missile, drone strikes, latest updates
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Kuwait files formal protest with ICAO over Iranian attacks on airspace and airport facilities -
Kuwait intercepts four drones, three fall outside threat area -
Iran fires long-range missile capable of reaching Europe for first time since war began, IDF says -
Qatar Airways advises customers of longer refund processing times amid current circumstances -
Iraq extends airspace closure by 72 hours as precautionary measure -
UAE expresses condolences to Qatar and Türkiye over helicopter crash deaths -
UAE air defenses engage 4 ballistic missiles, 25 UAVs in latest Iranian attack -
Bahrain’s air defenses intercept 145 missiles and 246 drones since Iranian attacks began -
Six of seven helicopter crash victims found dead, search continues for missing person -
Qatar launches search and rescue operation after military helicopter crashes into sea -
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attaché and staff, reaffirms right to self-defense -
Saudi Arabia intercepts 11 drones over Eastern Region -
Jordan intercepts 14 missiles and 21 drones in third week of war, one attack not intercepted -
Bahrain’s air defenses intercept 143 missiles, 244 drones since Iranian attacks began -
Kuwait intercepts nine ballistic missiles and four drones in 24 hours -
Trump threatens to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened within 48 hours -
US-Israel strikes on Iran: As it happened – a timeline of events
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Kuwait files formal protest with ICAO over Iranian attacks on airspace and airport facilities
Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has filed an official protest letter with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) over Iranian attacks targeting the country’s airspace and facilities at Kuwait International Airport.
The authority said the attacks constitute a blatant violation of international civil aviation conventions, disrupting air traffic, forcing flight suspensions, causing substantial financial losses, and endangering passengers, airline staff, and airport personnel.
Kuwait called on ICAO to take necessary measures to protect airspace and civilian facilities and prevent the recurrence of such incidents in line with international standards, affirming that it reserves its full legal rights to take all necessary actions to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and aviation infrastructure.
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Kuwait intercepts four drones, three fall outside threat area
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence announced that armed forces monitored seven hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours, successfully intercepting and destroying four, while three fell outside the threat area without posing any danger.
The ministry clarified that explosion sounds heard across parts of the country were the result of interception operations and explosives disposal teams carrying out their field tasks.
The Kuwaiti Armed Forces reaffirmed their full readiness to protect the country’s security and sovereignty.
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Iran fires long-range missile capable of reaching Europe for first time since war began, IDF says
The Israel Defense Forces announced that Iran launched a long-range missile for the first time since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, with a range of approximately 4,000 km – capable of reaching London, Paris, or Berlin.
The IDF said it had previously revealed during Operation Rising Lion in June 2025 that Iran was developing missiles with such range, a claim Iran denied at the time.
The IDF warned that Iran has carried out attacks against 12 countries in the region and is developing capabilities that pose a far broader global threat.
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Qatar Airways advises customers of longer refund processing times amid current circumstances
Qatar Airways has advised customers that refund requests may take longer than usual due to current circumstances, with refunds to the original payment method taking up to 28 working days.
Customers with confirmed bookings and travel dates between February 28 and April 30, 2026 are eligible for a refund or date change.
Refunds cover the unused value of tickets, with add-ons such as preferred seats refunded separately.
Customers are advised to check their email after submitting a request to track its status, and to visit the Qatar Airways official updates page for the latest information and booking assistance.
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Iraq extends airspace closure by 72 hours as precautionary measure
Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has announced the extension of the country’s airspace closure to all incoming, outgoing, and transit flights for an additional 72 hours, effective from 12:00 pm local time on Sunday until 12:00 pm on Wednesday.
The authority described the move as a temporary precautionary measure based on continuous evaluations of the security situation and the evolving regional landscape, adding that it would be reviewed depending on further developments.
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UAE expresses condolences to Qatar and Türkiye over helicopter crash deaths
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed solidarity and condolences to Qatar and Türkiye following the deaths of seven people in a helicopter crash in Qatar’s territorial waters caused by a technical malfunction during a routine mission.
The ministry conveyed its sympathies to the families of the victims from the Qatari Armed Forces and joint Qatari-Turkish forces, as well as to the governments and peoples of both countries.
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UAE air defenses engage 4 ballistic missiles, 25 UAVs in latest Iranian attack
UAE air defense systems intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran on March 22, 2026.
Since the start of Iranian aggression, air defenses have cumulatively engaged 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,773 UAVs.
The attacks have resulted in the deaths of 2 armed forces members and 6 civilians of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationalities, with 160 people injured across a range of nationalities.
The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed it remains fully prepared to counter any threats and protect the country’s sovereignty, security, and national interests.
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Bahrain’s air defenses intercept 145 missiles and 246 drones since Iranian attacks began
Bahrain’s Defence Force announced that its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed a cumulative total of 145 missiles and 246 drones targeting the kingdom since the start of Iranian aggression.
The General Command condemned strikes on civilian objects and private property as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, warning that such indiscriminate attacks represent a direct threat to regional peace and security.
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Six of seven helicopter crash victims found dead, search continues for missing person
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced that search and rescue operations following the helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters have located six of the seven people who were on board, with all six confirmed dead.
Captain (Pilot) Mubarak Salem Daway Al Marri, Sergeant Fahad Hadi Ghanem Al Khayarin, and Corporal Mohammed Maher Mohammed from Qatar Armed Forces.
Major Sinan Taştekin from Qatar-Turkiye Joint Forces, and Suleiman Cemra Kahraman and Ismail Anas Can, Turkish civilian collaborators, passengers on helicopter.
The search operation for Captain (Pilot) Saeed Nasser Samekh from Qatar Armed Forces, is still in progress. The ministry extended its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
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Qatar launches search and rescue operation after military helicopter crashes into sea
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence announced that a helicopter crashed into the country’s territorial waters following a technical malfunction while carrying out a routine mission.
Specialised search and rescue teams have been deployed and are conducting operations within Qatar’s territorial waters, with coordination between high-readiness units ongoing as they cover the designated search areas.
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Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attaché and staff, reaffirms right to self-defense
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has renewed its condemnation of Iran’s attacks against the Kingdom, GCC states, and other Arab and Islamic countries, announcing the expulsion of Iran’s military attaché, assistant military attaché, and three mission staff members from the Iranian Embassy in Riyadh, declaring them personae non gratae and ordering them to leave within 24 hours.
The ministry said Iran’s continued targeting of Saudi sovereignty, civilian objects, civilians, economic interests, and diplomatic premises constitutes a flagrant violation of international conventions, the Beijing Agreement, UN Security Council Resolution 2817, and the principles of good neighbourliness and Islamic brotherhood – contradicting values the Iranian side continuously invokes.
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed it will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to preserve its sovereignty and protect its territory, airspace, citizens, residents, and interests, pursuant to Article 51 of the UN Charter.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts 11 drones over Eastern Region
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of 11 drones in the airspace of the Eastern Region, according to spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki.
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Jordan intercepts 14 missiles and 21 drones in third week of war, one attack not intercepted
Jordan’s Military Media Directorate announced that the Royal Air Force intercepted and destroyed 14 missiles and 21 drones during the third week of the ongoing war, with one attack failing to be intercepted.
Since the start of the war, a total of 240 missiles and drones have been launched towards Jordan, of which 222 have been intercepted and 18 were not. The total number of injured stands at 24, all of whom have been discharged from hospitals.
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Bahrain’s air defenses intercept 143 missiles, 244 drones since Iranian attacks began
Bahrain’s Defence Force announced that its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed a cumulative total of 143 missiles and 244 drones targeting the kingdom since the start of Iranian aggression.
The General Command condemned strikes on civilian objects and private property as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, warning that such indiscriminate attacks represent a direct threat to regional peace and security.
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Kuwait intercepts nine ballistic missiles and four drones in 24 hours
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence announced that air defense systems detected and successfully engaged nine ballistic missiles and four drones over the past 24 hours amid the ongoing regional escalation. Ministry spokesman Col. Saud Al-Atwan confirmed that all hostile targets were intercepted within designated operational zones with no material damage reported.
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Trump threatens to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened within 48 hours
In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran, warning that if it does not “FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz” within 48 hours, “the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST.”
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Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems on Monday. Image: Canva
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