A number of Gulf states have reported being targeted by Iranian strikes despite the ceasefire agreed between Iran, the US and Israel. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said missiles heading for the country were intercepted, sirens were heard sounding in Saudi Arabia and two people have been injured in Bahrain due to falling debris. France 24’s correspondent Hoda Abdel-Hamid has the latest.
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Gulf countries report attacks despite Iran ceasefire
France 24
April 08, 2026
10:17 GMT
A number of Gulf states have reported being targeted by Iranian strikes despite the ceasefire agreed between Iran, the US and Israel. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said missiles heading for the country were intercepted, sirens were heard sounding in Saudi Arabia and two people have been injured in Bahrain due to falling debris. France 24’s correspondent Hoda Abdel-Hamid has the latest.
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