A Florida start-up has developed cheap 'Guardian' interceptors with a top speed of 340 kph and a range of 15 kilometers, which could be effective against Iranian drones.

The high consumption of missiles against Iranian drones and ballistic rockets, attributed to actions under former President Trump, has significantly depleted US arsenals. This situation is described as creating a major security emergency, potentially leaving allies vulnerable and opening opportunities for China and Russia.

The Kuwaiti military announced today that it had shot down several Iranian drones, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense.

Sirens sounded in Kuwait as the military reported that its air defenses successfully intercepted hostile Iranian drones. This incident prompted an alert across the country.

Israeli start-ups are developing technologies to help ships navigate the Strait of Hormuz, which has been affected by Iranian drones and GPS jamming, posing a threat to global oil routes.

A US F-15 fighter jet pilot, shot down over Iran, reportedly described seeing Iranian drones swarming in a 'jellyfish' formation, an account described as 'real alien shit'.

Νέα ένταση καταγράφηκε στα Στενά του Ορμούζ, καθώς οι Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες ανακοίνωσαν ότι κατέρριψαν αρκετά ιρανικά drones που φέρονται να στόχευαν εμπορικά πλοία. Ιρανικά drones που «στόχευαν…

The Jordanian army claims to have intercepted 20 rockets fired from Iran, while Iran reportedly responded to a US offensive with new attacks on military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. Separately, American forces shot down Iranian drones over Bahrain, resulting in an 11-year-old girl being lightly injured.

Dubai's major business hub has reportedly withstood the impact of hundreds of Iranian drones and ballistic rockets, with business reactivating and residents returning.

A confidential document obtained by The Economist reveals that Russia has offered to supply Iran with electronic jamming equipment, highlighting the effectiveness of Iranian drones in the conflict.

Iranian drones have reportedly carried out strikes on Amazon sites located in the Middle East.

Israel has reportedly sent its "Iron Beam" laser weapon system to the United Arab Emirates. This deployment aims to help the UAE defend against potential threats from Iranian drones and missiles.

A former US Air Force officer argues that the US military's reliance on expensive missiles against inexpensive Iranian drones highlights a significant bureaucracy problem rather than a technological deficiency.

Η ένταση ΗΠΑ–Ιράν κλιμακώνεται επικίνδυνα, καθώς ιρανικά μέσα μεταδίδουν ότι η Τεχεράνη εξαπέλυσε επιθέσεις με drones κατά αμερικανικών πολεμικών πλοίων στον Κόλπο του Ομάν, χωρίς μέχρι στιγμής να…

Ukrainian President Zelensky has claimed that Ukraine successfully downed Iranian drones in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war, highlighting the use of cost-effective drone interceptors.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces helped repel Iranian drone attacks on Gulf states during a war with Iran, claiming responsibility for destroying Iranian 'Shaheds'.

Today, many in Europe recognize the threat of Iran, but were not willing to launch a sudden offensive operation against it without due consultation and giving diplomacy a chance.

Sistemet e mbrojtjes ajrore të Arabisë Saudite kanë shkatërruar pesë dronë luftarakë të nisur nga Irani në mbretëri. Kjo u njoftua nga Ministria e Mbrojtjes e Arabisë Saudite.

Following an Iranian Shahed drone attack on an oil refinery in Kuwait, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Kyiv has dispatched over 200 military specialists to the Middle East to assist in defending critical infrastructure from similar threats.

The United States' urgent efforts to counter Iranian drones are drawing parallels to its past responses to roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates urged residents to stay in safe places after new rocket strikes were recorded in the country on Sunday morning, with 26 Iranian drones reportedly shot down.

In L.A., They’re ‘Low Key’ Worried About Iranian Drones  WSJ

Ships have been struck by Iranian drones and missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting global trade, according to a former Danish admiral who warns of future challenges.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on his US counterpart Donald Trump's remark that the United States does not need Ukraine's help in intercepting Iranian drones.

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 11 Iranian drones targeting facilities within Saudi territory.

British forces based in Iraq shot down two Iranian drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Months before the Iran conflict escalated, Kyiv offered Washington battle-tested technology to counter Iranian drones.

The UAE intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Sunday. Air defences detected 17 ballistic missiles in total; 16 were destroyed and one fell into the sea.

The UAE released footage of its air force successfully intercepting and destroying Iranian drones that targeted the Gulf nation.

The accusations came just days after Iranian drones struck the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan, injuring at least four people.

Ukraine will 'soon' send military personnel to the Middle East to assist the United States and its allies in countering Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), a senior Ukrainian official announced.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukraine's partners, including the United States, had sought Kyiv's help in defending against Iranian drones during the ongoing conflict in…

Ukrainian president orders equipment and expertise to be provided to US in return to diplomatic support against Russia, saying ‘we help to defend from war those who help us’ The United States and its…

Fox News is reported to have mislabeled footage of Ukrainian Shahed-drone interception as part of American 'high-tech arsenal' destroying Iranian drones.

Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

Azerbaijan closed part of its southern airspace for 12 hours after announcing that four Iranian drones flew over its borders, according to a NOTAM issued to pilots.

The United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Various countries, including the United States, have approached Ukraine for help in defending against the Iranian drones, Zelenskyy said late Wednesday. He said he has spoken in recent days with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait about possible cooperation. Russia has fired tens of tho

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Chair of joint chiefs of staff and others say US depleting supply, even as Trump administration claims otherwise Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Top military officials told lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Tuesday that the United States was rapidly depleting its supply of defensive missile interceptors to shoot down Iranian attack drones, even as the Trump administration has publicly dismissed those concerns. The officials, including the c...

Iranian drones reportedly struck U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and Dubai consulate as defense expert Cameron Chell warns Tehran coordinates mass UAV attacks.

UAE intercepts 123 new Iranian drones, 11 missiles; no injuries reported  Khaleej Times

Greece has already ordered the deployment of military forces near Cyprus after Iranian drones intruded near the Mediterranean islands, which for the first time drew an European Union (EU) member state into a military campaign…

Oil companies are chartering 'dark' tankers, switching off transponders, and moving crude under US Navy escort in the Persian Gulf to keep oil prices in check amidst threats from Iranian drones.

For another night, Kuwait's army announced it intercepted 'hostile' Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles, which triggered air raid sirens in the small Gulf country, as Kuwait has repeatedly been targeted.

US President Trump stated that there could be Iranian drones in Cuba and indicated that the US 'will arrange it,' suggesting potential sanctions against Cuban entities.

A US F-15 pilot reportedly encountered multiple Iranian drones moving together in a formation described as a "jellyfish," an account shared during an intelligence debrief after his rescue.

Americans shot down Iranian drones over Bahrain. They fell on the city, a girl was injured

The United States conducted 'self-defense' attacks on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian drones and missiles targeted ships and Gulf states, including a reported hit on a Kuwaiti airport.

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence announced that the country was targeted by two Iranian drones.

A Ukrainian anti-drone system is reportedly being used by the US to detect and destroy Iranian drones, defending a US airbase that has sustained multi-million dollar damages from Iranian attacks.

French fighter pilots deployed in the Middle East have been actively assisting in intercepting Iranian drones and missiles. Initially part of counterterrorism operations, their mission has expanded to include defense against Iranian aerial threats.

An opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal discusses strategies and perspectives on how to effectively counter and overcome the threat posed by Iranian drones.

Exclusive access was granted to the wreckage of Iranian drones and missiles, revealing the weapons used in over 400 attacks on the Erbil region of northern Iraq during Iran's conflict with the US and Israel.

Kuwait's Ministry of Defense confirmed neutralizing seven 'enemy drones' targeting critical National Guard facilities within the past 24 hours, resulting in injuries to National Guard members.

Ukrainian soldiers have helped to repel attacks by Iranian drones on Gulf states during the war with Iran, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday. 'Did we destroy...

The Netherlands has extended the mission of its air defense and command frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen by an additional month, until early May, to aid in defense against Iranian drones in the region.

British defense officials reported that the Royal Air Force shot down more than a dozen Iranian drones over Iraq in a single night.

A historian's column questions why the threat of Iranian drones was overlooked for so long, noting that Ukraine has had to develop its own interception capabilities since 2022 despite repeated pleas for help. These Ukrainian-developed capabilities are now reportedly in high demand by Gulf States.

Ukraine is emerging as a crucial ally for Gulf monarchies in their efforts to counter Iranian drones, a role that could potentially contribute to opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine, having faced hundreds of small, deadly Iranian drones, possesses unique experience in countering them and could potentially offer its expertise to other nations, though this advantage may be temporary.

Peeter Kaldre discusses how the war in Iran has created a unique opportunity for Ukraine, with 11 Persian Gulf countries requesting Ukraine's assistance in combating Iranian drones, highlighting Kyiv's valuable experience.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine possesses the technology to counter cheap Iranian drones and has agreed on a new defense partnership with Great Britain.

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine is seeking money and technology in exchange for its assistance to Middle Eastern countries in dealing with Iranian drones. Ukrainian teams have been sent to Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and a US military base in Jordan to demonstrate drone defense capabilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to explore cooperation in countering Iranian-made drones.

In L.A., They’re ‘Low Key’ Worried About Iranian Drones  WSJ

Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv's support in defence from Iranian drones.

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Six American soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait, and expensive radar systems were damaged by such cheap weapons.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev offered condolences after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack, followed by Iranian drones flying towards Azerbaijan the next day, raising questions about geopolitical shifts.

While major armies spend millions to counter Iranian Shahed drones, Ukraine has developed a highly effective and low-cost method to shoot them down.

If the US leadership has a plan, it is bad or well hidden; the war has pushed Ukraine into the position of savior against Iranian drones.

Amidst the escalating tension in the Middle East, the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates released an impressive video documenting interception operations…

Two Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan region on Thursday, raising fears of an expansion of hostilities in the South Caucasus, as Baku maintains close ties with Israel.

The sixth day of the war in the Middle East sees escalations on several fields and fronts. For the first time, Iranian drones fell on Azerbaijan. Israel has intensified its attacks

F-35 pilot based in Cyprus becomes first to destroy a target in combat – and celebrates with a single beer In the clear skies above Jordan on Monday night, a British F-35 pilot made a small piece of history. Flying for four hours alongside two Typhoons, the radar picked up two Shahed drones. The squadron tactics instructor – whom the Guardian is not naming – hit the drones with two Asraam missiles. In doing so he became the first pilot of the Royal Air Force’s stealth fighter jet to destroy a...

Ukraine to provide US with 'necessary resources' to counter Iranian drones, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

Iran said its strikes were in self-defense and denied firing at Turkey, a day after NATO forces shot down a ballistic missile headed to Turkish airspace.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has spoken out after Iranian drones hit an airfield in the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan.

Top US generals have reportedly warned in a closed meeting about capacity problems in stopping all Iranian drones, highlighting potential vulnerabilities.

The Doha News live blog is updated regularly amid the developments in Qatar in light of Iran’s attacks on the country amid the war with Israel and the U.S. Updates… (The post LIVE: Qatar intercepts 10 Iranian drones and 2 cruise missiles at dawn is from Doha News | Qatar.)

In photos: Iranian drones, cruise and ballistic missiles intercepted by UAE  Khaleej Times

Drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday as Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East and Washington warned its citizens to evacuate the entire region. Four days after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and triggered a regional war, AFP reporters in the Saudi capital saw smoke damage on the walls and roof of the embassy.

Visuals from Fujairah thick plumes of smoke emanating from the oil refinery, which is one of the key energy export hubs of the UAE.

Kuwait reported intercepting several Iranian drones targeting important facilities, marking the latest in a series of attacks against the US ally in the Persian Gulf during the Middle East war.

Israel is reportedly considering implementing a national drone ban, prompted by concerns over potential attacks from Iran. This comes after recent weeks saw significant damage caused by Iranian drones across the Middle East.

Jeb Bush has expressed concern regarding the presence of Iranian drones in Cuba, highlighting potential security implications.

Bahrain has released video footage showing damage in Manama caused by debris from intercepted Iranian drones that fell in populated areas.

Sunday's news includes reports of the US shooting down two Iranian drones, the Taoiseach urging the US to maintain pressure on Israel, and plans to encourage reusable cups.

Silver prices opened lower on Thursday, May 28, 2026, following reports of U.S. actions targeting Iranian drones. Geopolitical tensions often influence precious metal markets, leading to price fluctuations.

Official says increasingly strained ceasefire continues to hold

Three Iranian drones have reportedly targeted Kurdish opposition sites located north of Erbil, escalating tensions in the region.

Israel has reportedly sent its advanced 'Iron Beam' laser defense system and surveillance technology to the UAE, marking a significant step in defense cooperation aimed at countering Iranian threats.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has detailed defense deals signed with Gulf nations aimed at bolstering their defenses against Iranian drones.

Iranian drones have attacked Kurdish opposition camps in Iraq, including one in Erbil, resulting in at least three injuries. Tehran is now facing accusations of violating a ceasefire agreement due to these strikes.

The US Marines have acquired a new advanced rifle scope that tracks, thinks, and only fires when a hit is certain, developed as a radical fix to the problem posed by Iranian drones.

Amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, videos are circulating online purportedly showing Iranian drones attacking American soldiers in the Middle East, raising questions about ongoing conflicts despite diplomatic efforts.

The port of Salalah in Oman was attacked by drones, prompting an immediate evacuation and suspension of operations for 48 hours, according to Danish shipping company Maersk. This comes as Ukraine is reportedly seeking diesel supplies from Middle Eastern countries, offering assistance in combating Shahed drones in return.

Saudi Arabia downed dozens of Iranian drones targeting its Eastern Region, while the UAE intercepted 17 drones and five missiles. Bahrain also reported a fire caused by 'Iranian aggression'.

Eight overnight strikes targeted a US diplomatic and logistical center at Baghdad International Airport, according to a senior Iraqi security official, amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several waves of departures from the US facility occurred on Saturday from the airport.

Ukrainian specialists are reportedly assisting some Persian Gulf countries in combating Iranian drones, having successfully shot down several UAVs in one of the region's nations, according to BBC News Ukrainian.

Iranski šef diplomatije Abbas Araghchi izjavio je da su napadi Irana na gradska područja u susjednim zaljevskim državama posljedica toga što su Sjedinjene Američke Države premjestile trupe iz vojnih…

The Pentagon and other Western and Middle Eastern countries are now looking to Ukraine for its $1,000 interceptor drones to combat Iranian drones, after Kiev had warned allied governments for years to prepare for a new type of drone warfare.

The third Gulf War is costing the US 1-2 billion dollars daily, a disproportionately high amount compared to the inexpensive Iranian drones, sparking a debate in the US about Artificial Intelligence.

Two politicians were heard discussing in low tones how they hoped Iranian drones would not...

In L.A., They’re ‘Low Key’ Worried About Iranian Drones  WSJ

The US must copy Iranian drones to remain militarily in the race. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Ukraine and its counter against Shahed terror.

Assistance in countering Iranian drones will strengthen the solidarity of the United Arab Emirates with Ukraine.

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Kuwait's international airport sustained material damage after being hit by several drones on Thursday morning, according to the country's civil aviation authority, though no casualties were reported.

Reporting from Doha in Qatar for FRANCE 24, journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid explains that the Gulf region will undergo "a complete reset at the end of this war" as a result of the relentless strikes from Iranian drones and missiles, "whether it is on the military side, rethinking the need or use of the US assets around the region, or people thinking about moving or not" to the area.

Iranian drones penetrate Israeli air defenses in about 10 percent of cases: expert  rudaw.net

The UAE’s Ministry of Defence released video it says shows Iranian drones being intercepted and destroyed.

A raid by Iranian drones launched in the early morning hours injured 32 citizens - including four in serious condition - in Sitra, Bahrain, according to the ministry...

Iranian Drones Challenge Gulf’s Air Defenses  WSJ

Iranian Drones Challenge Gulf’s Air Defenses  WSJ

Fox News aired footage of an inexpensive Ukrainian interceptor destroying a Russian-launched Shahed drone, but incorrectly identified it as 'high-tech American arsenal' downing Iranian drones in the Middle East.

Following a US request for Kyiv's help in shooting down Iranian drones in the Middle East, Ukrainian officials assert that other nations lack their well-developed capabilities in this area.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday night confirmed that his country’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus had been used as the launchpad for missions aimed at engaging and shooting…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered Ukrainian experts to help the United States defend against Iranian drones.

Prime Minister Edi Rama has condemned Iran's drone attack on Azerbaijan's territory, where an airport was hit.

A few days after Iranian drones started attacking the British Bases in Cyprus, we asked a selection of people in Nicosia if they felt threatened or in danger, and who they blamed for the war.

Azerbaijan says the attack “will not remain unanswered,” as the neighbors with a long history of tensions found themselves again at odds.

Amid challenges with Iranian drones in the Middle East conflict, the Pentagon is reportedly in talks with Kyiv to utilize Ukraine's effective and affordable anti-drone technologies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that partners, including the United States, have approached Kyiv for assistance regarding defense against Iranian drones.

The extensive use of inexpensive, long-range Iranian drones in Ukraine has highlighted their effectiveness, prompting the US to respond with its 'Lucas' system.

Iranian drones strike US embassy in Saudi Arabia  Taipei Times

The war in the Middle East has so far been defined by two images: Iranian drones and missiles plunging to the ground and exploding, and interceptors streaking into the skies to stop them.