Iranian missile strikes intercepted by Israel and Gulf nations

NEWS SUMMARY

Iran launched a new barrage of missiles targeting southern Israel on Friday, March 20, 2026, which Israel's defense systems intercepted. Concurrently, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain also reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones overnight and Friday morning.

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