For the first time since the conflict began on February 28, Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman, reported no Iranian missile or drone attacks. This development comes amid a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which has raised cautious hopes for a broader de-escalation in the region. Since the conflict erupted, Iran has conducted hundreds of missile and drone strikes targeting what it identifies as US interests and allied nations in the Gulf, leading to significant casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. On April 9, 2026, the UAE's Ministry of Defence announced that its air defense systems had not detected any ballistic or cruise missiles, or drones launched from Iran, indicating a temporary reprieve from hostilities. The ministry noted that UAE air defenses had previously engaged a total of 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) since the conflict began.