missiles

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It also follows unprecedented attacks from Iran, which has fired thousands of drones and missiles at Gulf targets including airports, casting the wealthy region into sudden economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Inspectors can vet the missiles as they are assembled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

That triggered another round of Iranian missiles, before Tehran announced it would cease fire.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The IDF said two barrages of missiles were detected and intercepted.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But that would give the Soviets time to fire whatever missiles the air strike had missed.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin