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Updates since Thursday morning

• Mid-term exams in Qatar have been rescheduled to April 12–21 in light of the current situation, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced.
• Qatar’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced on Thursday at 2:03 pm local time that the armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country.
• Qatar’s residents received a Public Safety Alert assuring them that the threat has been eliminated, around 10 minutes after receiving the notification on the elevated threat level.
• Qatar’s residents received a National Emergency Alert on Thursday at 1:40 pm, saying the security threat level is elevated.
• Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, received phone calls and messages on Thursday from officials in the Gulf region and around the world.
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined three key conditions for ending the war after talks with Russia and Pakistan.⁠
• Qatar condemned the Iranian drone attack that targeted the port of Salalah, which caused damage to several fuel tanks at the port.

New Zealand PM condemns Iranian aggression in call with Qatar’s Amir

Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call on Thursday from New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, who enquired about developments in Qatar amid ongoing Iranian aggression.

Luxon condemned the attacks on Qatar and the wider region and praised Doha’s leadership and actions to protect all residents, including New Zealand’s citizens.

Both sides also emphasised the need for immediate de‑escalation and to resolve tensions through dialogue and diplomacy.

Mid-term exams rescheduled to April 12–21

Mid-term exams for the second semester for grades 1 to 11 will now take place from 12 April to 21 April 2026, Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced on X on Thursday.

The change has been made in light of current developments and to ensure appropriate conditions for students to sit their exams. The ministry said detailed exam schedules would be announced later.

MOD: Qatar’s armed forces intercept a missile attack

Qatar’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced that the armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted the country on Thursday.

Qatar Public Safety Alert: Threat eliminated

Qatar’s residents received a Public Safety Alert around 10 minutes after a National Emergency Alert at 1:40 pm on Thursday, confirming that the earlier elevated security threat had been eliminated.

Qatar’s interior minister and Lekhwiya commander receives calls and messages from officials

Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, received phone calls and messages on Thursday from Gulf ministers and other international officials.

According to Qatar’s Ministry of Interior, the calls focused on strengthening joint security coordination and unifying efforts to confront any threat that could affect the region’s security and stability.

Officials who sent messages also expressed their solidarity with Qatar. 

Iran’s president outlines conditions for ending the war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined three key conditions for ending the war after talks with Russia and Pakistan.⁠

The conditions included the recognition of Iran’s “legitimate rights”, payment of compensation, and strong international guarantees to prevent future attacks.

“Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region. The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime and the U.S.—is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression,” he said.

Qatar condemns Iranian attack on Oman’s port of Salalah

Qatar condemned the Iranian drone attack that targeted the port of Salalah in Oman on Wednesday, which caused damage to several fuel tanks at the site.

In a statement on Thursday, Qatar’s foreign ministry said it considered the attack “a blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violation of international law and its principles”.

“Targeting the Sultanate of Oman, following its tireless efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, is an unacceptable attack on its role as a mediator and its efforts to promote calm,” the statement said.

“The Ministry reiterates the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman and its support for all measures taken by the Sultanate to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability,” it added.