Despite President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, Iran immediately launched missile and drone attacks. UAE and other Gulf states activated air defense systems in response to the Iranian strikes. This highlights a severe discrepancy between diplomatic agreements and actual military actions, increasing uncertainty over the truce.
Despite a two-week ceasefire announced between the US and Iran, missile and drone attacks from Iran were reported across Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The UAE and Kuwait confirmed their air defenses were intercepting the Iranian attacks. Iran claimed the strikes were retaliation for attacks on its oil facilities, raising concerns about the ceasefire's sustainability.
Despite a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, Gulf states are reporting new waves of missile and drone attacks, casting doubt on the truce's viability. UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain reported defending against Iranian-linked strikes, with Kuwait noting attacks on critical energy infrastructure. Iran reported an attack on its Lavan Island refinery but has not issued an immediate response.