According to a report by The Times of Israel on March 3, 2026, Qatar carried out strikes in Iran over the past day in response to Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.
Israel’s Channel 12 reports this development, citing unnamed Western sources familiar with the matter.
The action marks a significant escalation by a Gulf state in the ongoing conflict. A senior Israeli official tells the Kan public broadcaster that Israel assesses Saudi Arabia will also strike Iran soon.
This expectation follows Iran’s attack on Saudi Arabia yesterday. The assessment reflects growing concern among Israeli authorities about the regional dynamics.
The Gulf states have yet to publicly take any offensive measures in the ongoing US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iranian targets.
However, some of them have intercepted Iranian attacks during recent exchanges. These interceptions demonstrate a defensive posture rather than active participation in offensive operations so far.
The situation remains fluid as tensions continue to rise across the region. Qatar’s decision to launch strikes represents a departure from the previous restraint shown by most Gulf nations.
Western intelligence sources indicate that the Qatari operation targeted specific Iranian military facilities in retaliation for the earlier Iranian actions.
Meanwhile, the Israeli evaluation of Saudi intentions suggests that Riyadh may soon shift from defense to offense.See_More…