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Iran Launches Massive Missile Attack on Gulf States

4/13/2026

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On February 28, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a large missile attack on Gulf states, overwhelming UAE defenses with 537 ballistic missiles, 2,256 drones, and 26 cruise missiles, while the United States expedited a $16.5 billion arms package.
Despite intercepting all projectiles, the attack revealed vulnerabilities in Gulf air defenses.
After a ceasefire on April 8, 2026, Iranian missile strikes resumed, showing the truce's fragility.
The Gulf states shift toward greater self-defense as interceptor shortages persist.

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Story summary

On February 28, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a large missile attack on Gulf states, overwhelming UAE defenses with 537 ballistic missiles, 2,256 drones, and 26 cruise missiles, while the United States expedited a $16.5 billion arms package.
Despite intercepting all projectiles, the attack revealed vulnerabilities in Gulf air defenses.
After a ceasefire on April 8, 2026, Iranian missile strikes resumed, showing the truce's fragility.
The Gulf states shift toward greater self-defense as interceptor shortages persist.