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Gulf Countries Intercept Missiles Post Ceasefire Between U.S. and Iran

Following a newly announced two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Gulf countries reported missile strikes from Iran triggering air defenses across the region. As of April 8, 2026, Israel reported ballistic missile attacks, while the UAE intercepted missiles and drones, urging public safety. The U.S. and Israel conducted over 3,000 strikes on Iran since February 28, with Iran retaliating with 1,511 strikes. Weapon inventories are reported to be under strain, with the UAE and Kuwait using 75% of their Patriot missile stocks and Bahrain up to 87%.