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US-Israel war with Iran: Do the gulf states have enough interceptor missiles?

US-Israel war with Iran: Do the gulf states have enough interceptor missiles?

What we know about missile stockpiles following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran

More or Less · BBC Radio 4

March 7, 20268m 58s

Show Notes

On Saturday 28th February, the US and Israel launched a military attack on Iran, targeting the country's missile infrastructure, military sites and leadership.

In response, Iran launched a wave of strikes across the region, including on Israel and the Gulf states.

Iran has a stockpile of ballistic missiles, which it’s firing at neighbouring countries. These countries in turn are using interceptor missiles to try and shoot them down.

But is it clear who will run out of missiles first?

Contributor:

Kelly Grieco, senior fellow at the Stimson Center

Credits:

Presenter: Charlotte McDonald Series producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Mix: Tom Brignell Editor: Richard Vadon