Gulf States Under Sustained Fire: Qatar Intercepts 13 Ballistic Missiles, Bahrain Neutralizes 350 Projectiles

Gulf state air defenses are under continuous strain as the conflict widens. Qatar intercepted 13 of 14 incoming ballistic missiles on March 17; Bahrain has neutralized 129 missiles and 221 drones since the war began; Saudi Arabia intercepted 12 drones over its eastern provinces; a fire at the Fujairah oil zone in the UAE killed one Pakistani national. Kuwait arrested 14 Kuwaiti and 2 Lebanese nationals for an alleged Hezbollah sabotage plot. The attacks demonstrate Iran's ability to threaten Gulf state infrastructure despite reported degradation of its offensive capabilities.