Qatar intercepted a missile targeting the country, the Gulf nation announced on Wednesday morning. The statement comes as Iran continues to target its neighboring countries and US assets in the region amid the ongoing US and Israeli campaign against the Islamic regime in Tehran.
“The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar,” the country’s defense ministry wrote on X/Twitter.
Additionally, a Reuters witness reported hearing the boom of the interception.
Four wounded after drones fall near Dubai airport
Additionally, on Wednesday, Dubai authorities confirmed that two drones fell near Dubai International Airport (DXB), wounding four people, the Dubai Media Office reported on X/Twitter.
The report stated that two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national sustained minor injuries, while one Indian national suffered moderate injuries.
Nevertheless, officials said air traffic at the airport is continuing to operate normally.
Bulk carrier hit by projectile near Dubai, crew safe
Separately, a bulk carrier was hit by an unknown projectile 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.
The crew is reported safe and well, and authorities are investigating, UKMTO said.
Bahrain redirects aircraft to alternative airports
Subsequently, Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs said it had coordinated the successful transfer of aircraft from Bahrain International Airport to alternative airports.
The authority said the repositioning was carried out to enhance operational readiness.