First flight departs Doha after Qatar reopens airspace
Doha : Flightradar map shows an aircraft departing from Doha after Qatar partially reopened its airspace following disruptions caused by the regional conflict.
The US–Israel war on Iran entered its eighth day on Saturday, March 7, anßd continues to intensify, with huge overnight explosions reported across several locations in Iran, including the capital Tehran. The Israeli military said it carried out “large-scale” strikes on Tehran, while also targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut.
US President Donald Trump reiterated that Washington would only accept Iran’s “unconditional surrender”, warning there would be no deal to end the war without it.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard continued intensive missile attacks on Israel, coinciding with rocket fire from Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were also targeted by fresh Iranian missile and drone attacks, most of which were intercepted with no casualties reported.
The Iranian Red Crescent said at least 1,332 people have been killed in Iran since the US-Israeli attacks began. Trump also announced an agreement with arms companies to increase the production of precision-guided munitions as the conflict continues to escalate.
Qatar announced partial air navigation resumption to allow for evacuation flights and facilitate cargo operations.
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Dubai reported a “minor incident” following an “interception”.
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Trump has privately expressed interest in deploying US ground forces to Iran, according to a report by NBC News citing several sources.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile targeting Prince Sultan Air Base and destroyed drones headed for the Shaybah oilfield.
Israel’s military said it launched “broad-scale” strikes on targets in Tehran as waves of Iranian missiles targeted areas across Israel overnight.
IRGC says strikes targeted US bases in UAE and Kuwait : 12:36 pm IST: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the latest phase of its operation involved large-scale missile and drone strikes on US positions in the region.
According to a statement carried by the IRNA news agency, targets included the al-Dhafra airbase in the UAE and the Ali al-Salem airbase in Kuwait, where the IRGC claimed missiles and drones struck radar systems, fuel facilities and other installations used by US forces.
12:28 pm IST: The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
It added that the sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of intercepting ballistic missiles and drones.
Arab League to hold emergency meeting over Iranian attacks
12:20 pm IST: The Arab League is set to meet on Sunday, March 8, to discuss the Iranian attacks, according to the organisation’s assistant secretary-general.
12:15 pm IST: Global Village announced on its social media platforms that it will remain closed on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance.
12:08 pm IST: US President Donald Trump will attend the return of the remains of six American soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
