News · 14 July 2026
Gulf states intercept Iranian attacks, face drone cost challenge.
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Renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks have exposed how the US military presence makes Gulf states targets, yet also protects them. These countries have strong layered air defence networks, combining systems from various nations like the US, Europe, and Israel, proving capable of interception. However, using expensive interceptor missiles against Iran's cheaper drones creates a significant challenge of capacity and endurance.
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