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US-Iran war highlights: Missile alerts in Israel, UAE, Saudi despite ...
Updated on: Apr 08, 2026 8:46:11 AM ISTUS Iran war news highlights: Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire. Missile alerts also continued in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, hinting at the chaos surrounding the diplomatic moves.Key Events3:02 AM IST, Apr 8Key points2:49 AM IST, Apr 8Indian shares set to open higher on Iran ceasefire2:37 AM IST, Apr 8Iran deal a 'total and complete victory' for US, says Trump2:24 AM IST, Apr 8Iraq's Islamic Resistance says suspending operations for two weeks2:16 AM IST, Apr 8Iran includes 'acceptance of enrichment' in ceasefire's Farsi version2:08 AM IST, Apr 8Pakistan invites Iran and the US to talks in Islamabad on Friday2:01 AM IST, Apr 8Trump threat against Iran's civilian infrastructure not ‘appropriate’: Australia1:50 AM IST, Apr 8Oil slides below $100, stocks soar after ceasefire announcement1:44 AM IST, Apr 8The 10 Iran demands that US ‘accepted’ to get ceasefire deal1:37 AM IST, Apr 8Israel agrees to Iran ceasefire, White House says1:30 AM IST, Apr 8White House says discussing in-person talks with Iran1:24 AM IST, Apr 8Iran’s supreme leader orders military to stop firing1:20 AM IST, Apr 8Israeli official says the country is still attacking Iran1:17 AM IST, Apr 8Missile alerts in Israel, Dubai, Saudi, Kuwait1:09 AM IST, Apr 8UAE responds to 'fire incident' at gas complex1:04 AM IST, Apr 8Pakistan PM says ceasefire covers 'everywhere' including Lebanon1:01 AM IST, Apr 8Chinese officials encouraged Iran to find path to ceasefire with US, report says12:52 AM IST, Apr 8Bitcoin jumps to three-week high on US-Iran ceasefire plan12:50 AM IST, Apr 8Abu Dhabi says its Habshan gas-processing facility is ablaze12:46 AM IST, Apr 8Israeli attack kills eight in southern Lebanon12:42 AM IST, Apr 8Qatar says it intercepted missile attack12:33 AM IST, Apr 8Trump shares statement of Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi12:28 AM IST, Apr 8Oil prices plunge and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire12:23 AM IST, Apr 8Kuwait says intercepting missile and drone attacks12:18 AM IST, Apr 8Pakistan PM says Islamabad will host US-Iran talks on Friday12:15 AM IST, Apr 8Iran ceasefire includes Lebanon, Pakistani PM says12:09 AM IST, Apr 8US lawmaker says Congress would need to approve the proposal to end Iran war12:01 AM IST, Apr 8Iraq welcomes US-Iran ceasefire11:54 PM IST, Apr 7Sirens go off in Israel11:53 PM IST,...
Gulf countries scramble to intercept missiles after U.S.-Iran ceasefire
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - APRIL 08: An Iranian cluster munition is fired towards Tel Aviv and the surrounding area around 3 AM on April 08, 2026 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesMany Middle Eastern countries reported incoming missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, triggering air defenses across the Gulf within hours of a newly announced two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.The U.S. and Iran agreed to the temporary truce just before U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline to launch massive attacks if no deal was reached. The ceasefire, if it holds, would open a two-week negotiating window with U.S. and Iranian delegations expected to meet in Islamabad on Friday. The ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, was contingent on the "complete, immediate, and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said. Iranian officials said in a statement on Wednesday that "if attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations." Tehran added that safe passage through the strait would be possible through coordination with its armed forces and with "due consideration of technical limitations" — caveats that may give Iran some room to define compliance on its own terms. Despite the reprieve, missiles were still launched from Iran towards Israel and several Gulf states. The Israeli military said it had identified ballistic missile attacks from Iran early Wednesday, with early warnings issued in central and northern parts of the country. The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems were intercepting missiles and drones and urged the public to remain in safe places. "The sounds heard in scattered areas of the country are the result of the UAE air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones," the ministry said. Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense organization also issued early warnings of "potential danger" across the country, including Riyadh. Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar also issued alerts or activated defenses as threats emerged across the region.Ceasefire kicks inThe continued attacks raised questions about whether the ceasefire agreement can hold, particularly if negotiations stall or collapse during the two-week period. The U.S.and Israel have launched more than 3,000 strikes on Iran since the conflict erupted on Feb. 28, and Iran has retaliated with a total of 1,511 strikes against targets in Israel and the neighboring Gulf countries, according to ACLED, a ...
Iran drone strikes hit Gulf energy sites, damage facilities in UAE ...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday claimed responsibility for coordinated drone strikes targeting key energy and petrochemical facilities across the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain, warning that attacks on US-linked economic assets would intensify if strikes on Iran continue. Kuwait said multiple facilities, including sites operated by Kuwait National Petroleum Company and Petrochemical ...
Missile alerts sound in West Asian countries despite Iran, US saying ...
Despite an announced two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, Israel and the UAE sounded missile alerts early Wednesday. Missile alerts also continued in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait, indicating ongoing regional instability. The Revolutionary Guard's independent decision-making has raised questions about adherence to the declared truce.
