Gulf States Foil New Missiles as Iran Warns of Escalation

Gulf Arab states reported intercepting additional missiles and drones as Iran threatened to widen its campaign, including a warning to evacuate three major UAE ports. The flare‑up follows Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran and has disrupted air travel and oil exports, pushed fuel prices higher, and triggered mass displacement across Lebanon and other Gulf countries. Iran has targeted the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman, while regional and international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz continue amid calls for de‑escalation.