Doha, Qatar: Kuwait government officials confirmed that two power and water desalination plants were targeted, and another oil complex in south was also hit.
Abu Dhabi also confirmed that they were responding to several fires at the Borouge petrochemical plant due to falling debris from an interception.
Meanwhile Bahrain’s Bapco Energies said an oil tank at one of its storage facilities caught fire following an Iranian attack, and that the blaze has now been extinguished.
Stay tuned for more updates:
6:58pm Doha Time
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 1,461 with 4,430 injured
The death toll from Israeli aggression against Lebanon since the beginning of last month has risen to 1,461.
According to daily report from the Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center on the developments of Israeli attacks, the total number of injured reached 4,430 since March 2.
6pm Doha Time
Prime Minister meets Kuwait's Foreign Minister
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is visiting the country.
5:45pm Doha Time
Qatar intercepts two cruise missiles, number of drones launched from Iran: MOD
The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected today, Sunday, to an attack involving a number of drones and (2) cruise missiles launched from Iran.
4:30pm Doha Time
UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, cruise missile, and 50 drones launched from Iran
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that its air defenses intercepted nine ballistic missiles, a cruise missile, and 50 drones launched from Iran. The Ministry stated that no casualties or injuries were reported in the past 24 hours.
In a statement, the Ministry added that since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE air defenses have intercepted 507 ballistic missiles, 24 cruise missiles, and 2,191 drones.
These attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the UAE Armed Forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a civilian contractor with the Armed Forces, the killing of 10 civilians, and injuries to 217 others of various nationalities, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate to severe.
The ministry affirmed its full readiness to deal with any threats, and firmly confront anything that aims to destabilize the security of the state, in order to ensure the preservation of its sovereignty, security and stability, and to protect its national interests and capabilities.
3:25pm Doha Time
Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch
Nepal said on Sunday it was cutting the working week from six days to five for the civil service and educational institutions to cope with the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war.
Saturday had until now been the only day off each week for such workers in the Himalayan nation.
Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel told reporters the two-day weekend would come into effect this week. Read more
1:40pm Doha Time
Pope urges those who 'unleash wars' to 'choose peace'
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" and criticised global indifference to conflicts, in his first Easter blessing.
"We are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent. Indifferent to the deaths of thousands of people," he told a crowd of faithful in St Peter's Square, also announcing a prayer vigil at the Vatican for April 11.
In a break with a tradition observed for years by his predecessors, Leo did not directly refer to any country in his blessing but this year's Easter celebrations are taking place in the shadow of war in the Middle East.
12:30pm Doha Time
Bahrain intercepts 466 drones, 188 missiles since start of war
Bahrain Defence Forces intercepted and destroyed 466 drones and 188 missiles.
The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that the air defense systems of the Bahrain Defense Force continue to confront successive waves of Iranian aggressions targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain.
11:10am Doha Time
Bahraini petrochemical plant targeted in drone attack, fire extinguished
Bahrain’s Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. said that several of its operational units were subjected to an attack by Iranian drones.
According to the Bahrain News Agency, the attack caused a fire in those units but was later brought under control and extinguished.
No casualties were reported, and specialised teams are currently working to conduct a comprehensive assessment and inventory of the damage resulting from the incident, according to the report.
10am Doha Time
Bahrain's BAPCO Energies announces facility targeted in Iranian attack
The Bahrain Petroleum Company, BAPCO Energies, announced that a tank caught fire at one of its storage facilities on Sunday following an Iranian drone attack. No injuries were reported.
In a statement, BAPCO said the fire has been fully extinguished and the situation is under control. Damages are currently being assessed.
Emergency response teams acted immediately, working closely with Civil Defense and relevant authorities to contain the incident and secure the site, it added.
Earlier, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced that a fire at a facility, resulting from an Iranian attack, had been brought under control.
9:45am Doha Time
Saudi Defense Ministry intercepts cruise missile
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of a cruise missile in recent hours.
This came in a statement by spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Staff Turki Al Maliki.
Two days ago, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the interception and destruction of six drones.
9am Doha Time
UAE air defenses intercept missiles and drones from Iran
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday that its air defense systems intercepted missile and drone attacks coming from Iran.
The ministry confirmed on X that the sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of the UAE air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones.
8:30am Doha Time
Second US airman downed over Iran 'SAFE and SOUND': Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was "safe and sound" following a search and rescue operation.
"WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
The Republican president wrote that he directed the US military to send "dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve" the airman. Read more
8am Doha Time
Hostile drones target power generation, water distillation plants in Kuwait
Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy said today that two power generation and water distillation plants were targeted by hostile Iranian drones, causing significant material damage and taking two electricity generation units out of service. There were no casualties reported.
In a press statement, ministry spokesperson Fatima Jawhar Hayat said that technical and emergency teams have begun their work in accordance with approved emergency plans, in coordination with relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and stability of the electricity and water systems, which represent a top priority.
She affirmed that all technical teams were working around the clock to ensure uninterrupted services.
