Another person briefed on the matter said the resupply of the interceptors was complicated because all Gulf states, as well as Israel, are burning through their stockpiles and need replenishing. Most of Iran’s missiles and drones have been intercepted by air defence systems. The US was processing the request but had told the country that all Gulf states needed more, one of the people said. US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that “air defence capabilities of [Gulf states] are significant”. The White House did not address a query about resupplying Gulf states.

Source: The Irish Times March 05, 2026 19:35 UTC