On March 3, 2026, a representative from Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that several attempts to attack Hamad International Airport in Doha by Iran had been successfully intercepted. The representative, Majed al Ansari, confirmed that none of the rockets reached the airport, underscoring the effectiveness of Qatar's defense systems. This incident comes amidst a broader context of heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf region, where Iran has been launching retaliatory attacks against various targets.