Overview
- Iran fired missiles at Tel Aviv on March 3, injuring at least 12, as regional reprisals and interceptions continued across the Gulf and kept airspace restrictions in place.
- The Qatar Football Association suspended all sporting activity, leaving the March 27 Argentina–Spain Finalissima in Doha in doubt as CONMEBOL and UEFA work on relocating the match.
- Reported options for the Finalissima include stadiums in Miami or London, though organizers have not announced a decision and are assessing feasibility and security.
- Pirelli canceled wet-tyre tests in Bahrain for security reasons, and Formula 1 and the FIA say the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix remain on the calendar pending safety reviews.
- Travel disruptions have stranded athletes and travelers, with ATP players stuck in Dubai, rerouted F1 personnel en route to Australia, and passengers diverted to Oman as flights are canceled or delayed.