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Gulf Nations' Defense Stats: Major Iranian Attacks Intercepted

3/4/2026

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On March 3, 2026, Gulf defense ministries released statistics on Iranian attacks amid the U.S.-Israeli air war.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported intercepting 172 of 186 ballistic missiles and 755 of 812 drones.
Qatar intercepted 98 of 101 ballistic missiles and 24 of 39 drones, plus cruise missiles and Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft.
Kuwait reported intercepting 178 ballistic missiles and 384 drones, while Bahrain reported 73 missiles and 91 drones.

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On March 3, 2026, Gulf defense ministries released statistics on Iranian attacks amid the U.S.-Israeli air war.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported intercepting 172 of 186 ballistic missiles and 755 of 812 drones.
Qatar intercepted 98 of 101 ballistic missiles and 24 of 39 drones, plus cruise missiles and Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft.
Kuwait reported intercepting 178 ballistic missiles and 384 drones, while Bahrain reported 73 missiles and 91 drones.