• Published: Tue Mar 3, 2026, 7:13 AM

Day 4: Iranian drone strikes near US consulate in Dubai; UAE faces over 1,000 attacks

By:Yasmin HusseinElizabeth GonzalesMeher Dhanjal
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Key Events

Summary

  • The UAE and Qatar have reacted to Bloomberg reports concerning their defence capabilities
  • The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked with two drones, the US base in Qatar was attacked with two missiles, while the US Consulate in Dubai was involved in a drone-related incident
  • Nearly 13,000 flights have been cancelled across the GCC and Middle East countries since the conflict broke out
  • The death toll from US-Israel strikes in Iran rose to 787
  • A fire broke out and was brought under control in Fujairah as a result of falling debris following the successful interception of a drone by air defence systems
  • Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah confirm sounds were heard from successful air defence interceptions
  • The UK and France have sent defence arsenals to the region in support of allies
  • The UAE says it faced over 1,000 Iranian attacks, higher than the total of all other targeted nations
  • 2:05 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Iranian missile hits US base at Al Udeid: Qatar defence ministry

  • 2:05 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Keep reading Khaleej Times for the latest

  • 1:46 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Qatar says arrested two cells affiliated with Iran's revolutionary guards

  • 1:20 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    'Do not touch debris', UAE authorities say

  • 1:17 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Fire near US Consulate extinguished; photos

  • 12:50 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Drone downed near Baghdad airport: official

  • 12:39 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    UAE says subject to over 1,000 Iranian attacks, higher than total of all other targeted nations

  • 12:35 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    What to do when you hear a warning alert

  • 12:09 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Israel army says dismantled around 300 Iranian missile launchers since Saturday

  • 12:08 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Israel army says killed Iran Quds Force officer responsible for Lebanon

  • 12:00 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    UAE reminds of ban on taking photos of sensitive security sites

  • 11:47 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Dubai contains fire resulting from drone-related incident in US Consulate vicinity

  • 11:36 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel says creating buffer zone in Lebanon

  • 11:29 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    US arranging charter flights from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan for citizens

  • 11:15 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    France's Emmanuel Macron speaks on regional conflict, stands with UAE

  • 11:15 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israeli airspace to 'gradually' reopen overnight Wednesday to Thursday: minister

  • 11:01 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel says struck nuclear weapons development site in Iran

  • 10:52 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UK updates on military operations in the Middle East

  • 10:50 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iran's former supreme leader Khamenei will be buried in holy city of Mashhad: media reports

  • 10:44 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Turkey foreign minister says Iran's indiscriminate bombings is 'wrong strategy'

  • 10:39 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    What is the Shahed drone? Key details:

  • 10:34 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    US not using any country as interlocutor with Iran, says official

  • 10:33 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Missed the UAE government briefing? Here are key updates:

  • 10:23 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Kuwait arrests man for falsely claiming residential towers targeted

  • 10:18 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Ras Al Khaimah confirms sounds heard due to air defence interceptions

  • 10:17 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel will strike Hezbollah until group disarmed: army chief

  • 10:13 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    SpiceJet adds 8 more flights from Fujairah to India

  • 10:10 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israeli military warns Iran representatives in Lebanon to leave immediately, before being targeted

  • 10:09 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    More Omani citizens arrive home via land borders

  • 10:07 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    US says helping some 230 Americans out of Israel

  • 10:06 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Airports Authority of India denies media reports 

  • 10:04 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Bahrain arrests two; one for filming military site, another for 'sympathysing' with Iran 

  • 9:57 PM, Mar 03, 2026
  • 9:54 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iraq downs drone that attempted to target US consulate in Erbil, sources say

  • 9:53 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Sharjah extends distance learning till Thursday

  • 9:52 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Kuwait Cabinet to remain in permanent session

  • 9:49 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iran media reports damage at Bushehr airport after strikes

  • 9:47 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE affirms 'full and legitimate right to respond' to Iranian attacks at UN

  • 9:35 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE says market stability 'shared responsibility'

  • 9:33 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Kuwait holds funeral procession for armed forces killed on Monday

  • 9:30 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Air India extends suspension of most Middle East flights until March 4

  • 9:26 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Distance learning extended for all schools in Dubai

  • 9:17 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Trump says 'not happy' with UK over Iran

  • 9:15 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Trump claims Iran was to attack first, not Israel

  • 9:09 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Dubai confirms sounds heard are of interceptions

  • 9:00 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Trump says 'everything has been knocked out' in Iran

  • 8:56 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    More flights to London Heathrow

  • 8:52 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Kuwait Airways 'ready to transport' citizens wishing to return 

  • 8:48 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    US military says struck over 1,700 targets in Iran operation

  • 8:44 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE extends distance learning until March 6

  • 8:32 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    No radioactive leakage recorded at Iran's nuclear site

  • 8:31 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Kuwait bans drones, aerial photography

  • 8:24 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    US closes embassy in Lebanon 'until further notice'

  • 8:23 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iran says hit West Asia's second THAAD anti-missile defence system

  • 8:18 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UK PM says sending warship, helicopters to Middle East

  • 8:15 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel strikes ballistic missile production sites in Iran

  • 8:10 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    US dollar surges as Middle East conflict drives safety bid

  • 8:06 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iran will not 'automatically' fall after Khamenei's death

  • 8:05 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Adnoc continues to 'operate as usual'

  • 8:02 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    'Qatar not part of campaign targeting Iran'

    quote    Qatar has not been part of the campaign targeting Iran. We are exercising our right in self-defence and deterring Iranian attacks against our country. We urge media outlets to use credible Qatari sources when reporting on Qatar.

    Dr. Majed Al Ansari, Advisor To The Qatari Prime Minister And Official Spokesperson For Qatar'S Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

  • 7:52 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iranian general threatens to strike 'all economic centres' in region if attacks persist

  • 7:52 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Fujairah reopens Al Sawda road

  • 7:44 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Gold prices plunge by Dh35 per gram; silver slumps nearly 10%

  • 7:38 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Big Ticket postpones live draw amid 'current regional situation'

  • 7:27 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel continues to strike Iran 'with force'

  • 7:18 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Videoconference on March 5

  • 7:15 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Pakistanis in Iran return home

  • 7:13 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel strikes Iran

  • 7:09 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Tehran's Mehrabad airport targeted by strikes

  • 7:08 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel airport to open airspace

  • 7:06 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Discussing regional developments

  • 7:05 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    US urges Americans to leave Middle East

  • 7:01 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Syria reopens airspace

  • 6:53 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    'US and Israeli fighters' strike central Tehran

  • 6:46 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Grief sweeps through Minab

  • 6:42 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Kuwait Airways announces repatriation flights

  • 6:37 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Smoke rises over Tehran

  • 6:33 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Watch: UAE successfully thwarts Iranian missiles

  • 6:29 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE to assess return to classrooms

  • 6:25 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    India PM Modi speaks with Sultan of Oman

    quote    I spoke with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and we exchanged views on the recent developments in West Asia. We condemn the violation of the sovereignty of the Sultanate of Oman and the unity of its territories. We agreed that the continuation of diplomatic dialogue is essential to restore regional peace and stability at the earliest opportunity. We expressed our deep appreciation for the continued support provided by the Sultanate of Oman to the Indian community.

    Pm Narendra Modi

  • 6:17 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Fresh wave of attacks

  • 6:13 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Ajman extends distance learning 

  • 6:08 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE stock markets to resume trading

  • 6:02 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    'Large scale' strikes in Tehran

  • 6:01 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    India PM Modi speaks with Qatar Emir

    quote    I spoke with my brother, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. We stand in a united and solidary line with Qatar, and we strongly condemn any violation of its sovereignty and the unity of its territories. We emphasized the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region through dialogue and diplomacy. I also expressed my appreciation for his continued support and attention to the Indian community in Qatar during these difficult circumstances.

  • 6:00 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    US embassy in Riyadh issues alert

  • 5:52 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    7 injured in Israel

  • 5:50 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Qatar condemns Iranian attacks on US embassies in Gulf

  • 5:38 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iranians arrive in Turkey

  • 5:35 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    5 injured in Jerusalem

  • 5:32 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iran 'very doubtful' about US negotiations

  • 5:30 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    2 power lines in Kuwait out of service

  • 5:26 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Trump says 'too late' for Iran to seek talks

  • 5:24 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iranian missile strikes Israel

  • 5:21 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    23 Koreans evacuated from Iran

  • 5:12 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    24/7 joint national media cell

  • 5:12 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Safe air corridors with GCC

  • 5:03 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Daily life in UAE continues as normal

  • 5:01 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel calls on countries to cut ties with Iran

  • 4:59 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Jordan reopens airspace

  • 4:56 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Security services operating efficiently

  • 4:44 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE reinforces security

  • 4:41 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE affirms stability and high readiness

  • 4:39 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    How UAE is helping stranded passengers

  • 4:38 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel strikes senior Iranian commander

  • 4:36 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Continuously assessing developments

  • 4:33 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Nearly 18,000 passengers transported since Mar 1

  • 4:32 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Daily monitoring of prices, stock levels

  • 4:31 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE's resilience

    quote    One of the key reasons for this resilience is the clear red lines set by the leadership regarding national security. The UAE has developed a strong and sustainable legislative framework built on flexibility, proactiveness, and openness to the world, alongside advanced technological infrastructure. It has also strengthened its economic and investment partnerships with vital global markets and built one of the most competitive business environments worldwide, while supporting economic diversification.

    Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri

  • 4:30 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Focusing on potential impacts

    quote    We affirm that the UAE economy has proven its resilience in absorbing pressures resulting from international and regional crises, maintaining high levels of stability and efficiency.

    Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri

  • 4:24 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE takes precautionary steps

    quote    The UAE has a wide network of partners for all related products and the ability to identify alternative markets and producers efficiently and swiftly... The ministry monitors product prices through inspections and field visits to ensure that no one exploits the conflict to raise prices, and to protect both consumers and producers.

    Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri

  • 4:17 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE minister calls for dialogue

    quote    They live and work in safety, and the country does not compromise when it comes to protecting its sovereignty. We pursue de-escalation, but we retain our right to defend ourselves and seek a sustainable regional environment based on mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs.

    Reem Al Hashimy

    quote    Let trust prevail over fear, and let institutional action move faster than chaos.

    Reem Al Hashimy

  • 4:16 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE minister highlights threat from Iran

  • 4:10 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Images of missiles

  • 4:06 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    'Fabricated' DXB videos

  • 4:04 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Injuries caused by interception operations

  • 4:02 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE detects 812 drones 

  • 3:55 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    'UAE is at the highest levels of readiness'

  • 3:53 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE Media briefing begins

  • 3:50 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    All eyes on UAE media briefing

  • 3:49 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    New series of strikes on Beirut southern suburbs

  • 3:48 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Dubai Airports issues advisory

  • 3:41 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iran urges UN Security Council to move to stop war

  • 3:38 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Search operation after projectile hits Petah Tikva, Israel

  • 3:36 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Oman downs 2 drones

  • 3:33 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Media briefing

  • 3:28 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    flydubai partially resumes operations

    quote    We are prioritising customers affected by the disruption. This is an evolving situation, which we continue to monitor closely in coordination with the relevant authorities and stakeholders. We are working diligently to ramp up operations once temporary restrictions are lifted.

    quote    The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority. We would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding.

  • 3:22 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Qatar rejects claims

  • 3:17 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Ukraine offers condolences to UAE

    quote    We discussed how we can help in this situation and support the protection of lives. It was agreed that our teams will work on this. Protecting lives is a shared priority for everyone in the world.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

  • 3:13 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Dubai Police warn public against sharing rumours

  • 3:11 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    800 people stranded in Qatar

  • 3:05 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE strengthens price control

  • 3:03 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Qatar not in communication with Iran

  • 3:02 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Qatar thwarts Iran attacks on Hamad International Airport

  • 2:59 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Qatar Energy halts production of some products

  • 2:53 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Emirates flights from Delhi return to India

  • 2:51 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    No injuries at Fujairah oil zone fire

  • 2:45 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    IDF confirms attack on Iran leadership headquarters

  • 2:42 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Stranded Indian students in Iran relocated

  • 2:39 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Kuwait rejects attack on US embassy

  • 2:34 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Emirates suspends Dubai flights

  • 2:28 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Aftermath of Israeli strikes

  • 2:25 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Australia stands with UAE

  • 2:22 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Anwar Gargash stresses focus on national stability

    quote    This vindictiveness does not alter the facts; rather, it reflects a narrow horizon and an inability to read successful experiences. Let us not occupy ourselves with psychological analyses of their motives; for we are bearers of a civilizational project in a difficult and dangerous region, and we proceed with confidence to strengthen the stability of our state and entrench its gains.

    Dr Anwar Gargash

  • 2:19 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Russia warns Iran war could spur nuclear weapon race

  • 2:16 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Explosions heard in Doha, Manama

  • 2:14 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Abu Dhabi suspends flights

  • 2:12 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Saudi condemns Iranian attack

  • 2:09 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Road closures in Fujairah

  • 2:05 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Israel strikes Iran's presidential office

  • 2:02 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Americans in Oman urged to shelter-in-place

  • 1:59 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Iran launches attacks on Israel, US base in Qatar

  • 1:56 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Damage at Natanz plant confirmed

    quote    No radiological consequence expected and no additional impact detected at FEP itself, which was severely damaged in the June conflict.

    International Atomic Energy Agency

  • 1:48 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Media briefing today

  • 1:44 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    'An act of war'

  • 1:41 PM, Mar 03, 2026

     Ban on Hezbollah military activities 'irreversible'

  • 1:36 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Series of blasts heard from Jerusalem

  • 1:28 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    'Return to a serious dialogue'

  • 1:27 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Canada expresses support to UAE

  • 1:21 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Abu Dhabi airport issues advisory

  • 1:16 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Hezbollah attacks 3 Israeli bases

  • 1:02 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    New death toll in Iran

  • 12:52 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Ready to defend partners

    quote    This war... is dragging a number of countries in the region into the conflict with which we have relations, defence agreements, and interests, including military bases

    French Defence Minister Noel Barrot

  • 12:41 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    DXB answers travellers' questions

  • 12:20 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Fire under control in Fujairah

  • 12:15 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Crude, gas prices soar

  • 12:12 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Careem services restored

  • 12:02 PM, Mar 03, 2026

    Special SpiceJet flights

  • 11:53 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    First flight by Indian carrier to arrive in Delhi

  • 11:49 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    13 IRGC soldiers killed

  • 11:46 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Global Village closed for third day

  • 11:43 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Cancellations at Bengaluru Airport

  • 11:37 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Oman Air cancels some flights

  • 11:29 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Attacking Duqm port

  • 11:22 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Tremor in Iran

  • 11:18 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Advisory to Indians in UAE

  • 11:11 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Extended closure

  • 11:06 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Ready for long battle

  • 10:50 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Air Arabia extends flight suspension

  • 10:46 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    No food shortages in Ajman

  • 10:37 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    More travel disruptions

  • 10:31 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    CBSE exams postponed

  • 10:25 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    US embassy in Kuwait closed

  • 10:09 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Amid evolving circumstances

  • 10:02 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Toll of attacks in Qatar, UAE

  • 9:47 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    'Shelter in place'

    quote    All routine and emergency American Citizen Services appointments are cancelled. The shelter in place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dhahran remains in place and we recommend American citizens in the Kingdom also continue to shelter in place.

    Us Embassy In Riyadh

  • 9:41 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Silmultaneous attack

  • 9:38 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Etihad extends flights suspension

  • 9:36 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Damage at nuclear facility

  • 9:28 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Repatriating Filipinos

  • 8:53 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Indian airlines resume limited services

  • 8:44 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Destroyed IRGC facilities: US Centcom

  • 8:34 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    'Gateway to peace'

  • 8:30 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Indian casualties

  • 8:20 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Depart immediately

  • 8:15 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    'Stay indoors'

    quote    Stay indoors. Stay away from danger

    Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

  • 7:58 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Hezbollah launches drones

  • 7:55 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    4 objectives

  • 7:42 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    No years-long conflict

  • 7:34 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Qatar well-stocked with Patriot missiles

  • 7:28 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Qatar entry visas extended

  • 7:19 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Another attack in Saudi

  • 7:11 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Welcome to Day 4 of our live coverage

  • 7:11 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    UAE rejects Bloomberg article

  • 7:11 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    New barrage

  • 7:11 AM, Mar 03, 2026

    Attack on US embassy