Gulf Allies Warn US: Iran Missiles Threaten Bases, Regional Stability

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News18•02-02-2026, 08:45
Gulf Allies Warn US: Iran Missiles Threaten Bases, Regional Stability
- •Persian Gulf allies have warned Washington that Iran's missile capabilities pose a serious threat to US interests and bases in West Asia.
- •A US ally's assessment revealed Iran's missile program remains largely intact, with restored capacities, capable of reaching over a dozen US military installations.
- •Iran possesses shorter-range missiles, launchers, and production infrastructure, reinforcing concerns about potential retaliatory strikes.
- •UAE and Saudi Arabia have informed Washington they will not allow US forces to use their territory or airspace for operations against Iran, highlighting regional unease.
- •Iran has increased missile production and relocated launchers to mountainous terrain, making them harder to neutralize, while maintaining the largest missile arsenal in West Asia.
Why It Matters: Gulf allies warn US about Iran's intact missile threat to regional bases, urging caution amid escalating tensions.
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