Gulf States warn Iran still capable of striking US targets

2026-02-01 - 22:19

Gulf states have warned the US that Iran's missile program is still capable of causing significant damage to American interests in the region, The Washington Post reported Sunday, citing two Western officials familiar with the matter. The warning follows an earlier report in The Wall Street Journal that US forces are still not prepared to carry out the type of action President Donald Trump is demanding, partly due to a shortage of air defense systems for allies in the region. According to an assessment by a US ally in the Gulf, although Iran's missile program suffered a critical blow during the war with Israel, key elements remain intact and other capabilities have been restored. Iran is believed to retain short-range missiles, launchers and parts of its production infrastructure, enabling it to strike US bases hosting tens of thousands of American troops. Fabian Hinz, a researcher at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, told