US Stock Futures Rise Amid Iran Ceasefire and AMD Earnings

Middle Eastern outlets highlight a sharp war of words between Iran and the UAE over recent drone and missile activity. Gulf governments accuse Tehran of threatening neighbours and misusing defence pacts as a pretext, while Iran insists it has only targeted US assets and denies attacking Emirati territory. Regional commentators expect Gulf states to tighten defence cooperation with the US and others if Iran keeps testing the ceasefire lines.

• •The UAE reports intercepting drones and missiles it says originated from Iran during the current flare-up.
• •UAE leaders accuse Iran of having no right to cite Gulf defence agreements when issuing threats.
• •Iranian officials deny attacking the UAE and say their operations have focused solely on US forces.
• •Gulf states argue that Iran’s behaviour justifies deeper air defence and missile cooperation with Western partners.
• •Regional diplomats warn that any confirmed Iranian strike on UAE soil would trigger calls for a joint response from Gulf capitals.