Trump declares the Iran war ‘won and signals a diplomatic deal is in the works, whereas a drone has struck Kuwait’s airport. Live updates below
Qatar’s Cabinet has renewed its condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Qatar, Gulf states, and Jordan, demanding their immediate halt in accordance with international law, the UN Charter, and the principles of good neighbourliness.
As reported by Qatar News Agency, the Cabinet affirmed during its meeting that Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts alongside regional and international partners to find peaceful solutions that bring the escalation to an end, uphold state sovereignty, and protect regional stability from further risk.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence has revealed that air defence systems detected 20 ballistic missiles and nine hostile drones in the country’s airspace over the past 24 hours.
Ministry spokesperson Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said 13 missiles were intercepted and destroyed, while seven came down in areas posing no threat.
Of the nine drones, six were shot down, two struck a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport sparking a fire that specialist teams are managing with no casualties, and one landed outside the threat zone.
Separately, the National Guard destroyed one drone and five unmanned aerial vehicles within its areas of responsibility.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior added that explosive ordnance disposal teams responded to 43 debris-related reports in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of incidents handled since the onset of the aggression to 550.
The Jordanian Armed Forces have announced that the Kingdom was targeted by five missiles and a drone launched from Iran over the past 24 hours.
According to a statement by the Military Media Directorate carried by Petra News Agency, the Royal Air Force successfully intercepted five of the projectiles, though air defences were unable to stop one missile.
Public Security authorities responded to 15 separate reports of falling debris and projectiles during the same period, with no injuries recorded and damage limited to property.
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Iran’s unprovoked missile strikes on two military installations in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, which left dozens of Peshmerga forces dead or wounded.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a dangerous escalation and a clear breach of international law, reaffirming the UAE’s full solidarity with Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government.
The Ministry extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Iraqi people and government, while expressing hope for the swift recovery of all those injured.
Kuwaiti firefighters, backed by military and National Guard personnel, are continuing to tackle four separate fires at Kuwait International Airport after a drone strike ignited a fuel tank in the early hours of Wednesday.
Kuwait Fire Force spokesman Brigadier Mohammad Al-Ghareeb said the blazes broke out at different points across the airport as a result of debris from air defence interceptions.
He added that emergency teams have responded to 82 calls linked to ongoing Iranian aggression against Kuwait, covering falling debris and direct drone strikes.
Authorities have urged the public to remain on maximum alert, keep away from potential fire sites caused by falling debris, and call the 24-hour hotline 112 in emergencies.
Kuwait’s aviation regulator confirmed the drone strike on the airport’s fuel tank caused property damage, with no casualties reported.
The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force has revealed that air defences have successfully intercepted and destroyed 153 ballistic missiles and 331 drones launched against the Kingdom since the start of what it described as hostile Iranian aggression.
In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency, the General Command condemned the targeting of civilian areas and private property as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, warning that such indiscriminate attacks pose a direct threat to peace and security across the region.
Kuwait has issued a stern warning against what it described as continued and blatant Iranian aggression, declaring that international silence in the face of such conduct is no longer acceptable.
Speaking at an emergency session of the UN Human Rights Council โ convened at the request of the Gulf Group and Jordan โ Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayen, called on the international community to take a firm and decisive stance to protect regional stability.
Ambassador Al-Hayen stated that Iranian violations have reached an alarming level, undermining years of diplomatic efforts by Kuwait and neighbouring countries to foster good relations and mutual trust, and posing a serious threat to both regional and international peace.
He highlighted attacks on oil refineries, gas fields, and critical infrastructure โ including the recent targeting of Kuwait International Airport โ characterising them as systematic economic aggression designed to weaken nations and derail development.
He further warned that threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz violate the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and endanger global food and medical supply chains, in breach of international human rights law.
Reaffirming Kuwait’s commitment to its sovereign right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, he urged member states to support a draft resolution put forward by the Gulf Group, describing it as the minimum legitimate response to the ongoing attacks.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence has announced the successful interception and destruction of two drones, one over the Eastern Region and another over Riyadh, according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.
Separately, the Saudi Civil Defence confirmed it responded to debris from an intercepted ballistic missile that landed on the roofs of two houses in a residential area in the Eastern Province, one of which was unoccupied and under construction.
The incident caused minor material damage, with no casualties reported.
The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued a public safety alert confirming that the situation is currently safe.
Residents are advised that they may resume their normal daily activities while remaining cautious, taking necessary precautions, and continuing to follow official instructions.
The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) announced that air defense systems are actively engaging an incoming missile threat. Residents are urged to stay in a secure location and monitor official channels for the latest warnings and updates.
The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert warning residents of a potential missile threat, directing everyone to immediately take shelter in the nearest secure building, move away from windows, doors, and open areas, and await further official instructions.
UAE air defenses shot down nine drones launched from Iran on March 25, 2026.
Since the Iranian attacks began, defense forces have intercepted a total of 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,815 drones.
The attacks have claimed the lives of three military personnel and six civilians of Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationalities, while leaving 166 others injured โ ranging from minor to severe โ across various nationalities.
The Ministry of Defense stated that its forces remain at full readiness to counter any threats and to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty, security, and stability.
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced that social events, including weddings and funerals, may be held outdoors starting March 25, based on ongoing safety assessments.
Authorities emphasise the importance of adhering to approved guidelines, coordinating with relevant authorities, and ensuring a safe and organised environment.
Compliance with safety regulations is essential, and any practices that could endanger individuals or the community should be avoided.
The Israeli Air Force struck two key naval cruise missile production facilities in Tehran, targeting sites used by the Iranian regime to develop and manufacture long-range naval cruise missiles capable of hitting both sea and land-based targets.
Debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell on the roofs of two houses in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, one of which was under construction, causing limited material damage with no injuries reported.
Iran has indicated that non-hostile vessels, including those linked to other states, may pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, on the condition that they do not participate in or support acts of aggression against Iran and fully adhere to declared safety and security regulations, in coordination with the relevant Iranian authorities.
The announcement was made by the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, New York via X.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems had intercepted missiles and drones that breached the country’s airspace, with spokesman Colonel Saud Al-Atwan stating that explosions heard across parts of the country were the result of interception operations conducted by national air defence units.
Kuwait’s National Guard announced Wednesday that it had successfully intercepted six drones within its operational zones, as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen national security and protect vital strategic sites.
National Guard spokesman Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadhel highlighted the close coordination between the National Guard, the Kuwait Army, the Ministry of Interior, and the Kuwait Fire Force, stressing that these combined forces remain at peak readiness to counter any threats to the country’s security, sovereignty, and stability.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced that three drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province on Wednesday, according to ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki.
The announcement came after the ministry had earlier confirmed that a ballistic missile heading toward the same region had been detected and shot down, along with two additional drones that were also intercepted and destroyed overnight.
Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that multiple drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport on Tuesday, igniting a fire at the site.
A spokesman for the authority said initial reports indicated no casualties, with damage limited to property.
Emergency teams were swiftly deployed, with firefighters and relevant agencies working to contain the blaze.
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