Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks?
Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran’s cheaply produced drones.

Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran’s cheaply produced drones.






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Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.
Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.

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Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.
France take on Senegal in a repeat of their famous 2002 opener while Messi’s Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says it hit 18 targets at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after US attacks.
Analysts say Iran seeks to deter US patrols on the Strait of Hormuz by attacking its assets across the Gulf.

Iranian state media released video showing the launch of missiles towards US bases in the Middle East.