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At a glance
- Iranian attacks on Gulf states have totaled approximately 7,028 since February, including missiles and drones.
- Kuwait has been increasingly targeted, with 1,194 attacks recorded.
- The ongoing strikes threaten regional stability and undermine a fragile ceasefire.
Iranian attacks against Gulf states have escalated significantly, with a total of approximately 7,028 missiles and drones launched since February through early June 2026. Kuwait has emerged as a particularly frequent target in recent weeks, experiencing 1,194 attacks.
These assaults persist despite a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, brokered by Pakistan, which has been in effect since April. The data reveals a growing reliance on high-volume, low-cost drone attacks by Tehran, with over 5,000 drones deployed compared to more than 1,700 missiles.
sinful and repeated Iranian attacks
The United Arab Emirates has recorded the highest number of attacks at 2,846, followed by Saudi Arabia with 1,234. Kuwait ranks third, with Qatar fourth (737), Bahrain fifth (700), and Oman sixth (26).
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned the "sinful and repeated Iranian attacks" as a "dangerous escalation" and a direct assault on its security and stability, violating international law. The continued strikes raise serious concerns about regional stability and jeopardize efforts to consolidate the ceasefire.
a dangerous escalation and a direct assault on the security and stability of the State of Kuwait
Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.