US delays Gulf states' interceptor replenishment requests

Middle Eastern reporting stresses that Gulf governments feel Washington is dragging its feet on vital defence supplies despite clear evidence of heavy missile and drone attacks. This view holds that the US is taking Gulf security for granted while prioritising other regions and political concerns. Commentators in the region warn that continued delays could push Gulf states to seek missile defence support from other suppliers.

• •Gulf leaders view US 'stonewalling' on interceptor resupply as a sign their security concerns are not a priority in Washington.
• •Regional officials argue that intercepting 518 missiles and 1,129 drones proves the seriousness of the threat they face.
• •Gulf governments believe US hesitation is driven more by politics than by pure stockpile limits.
• •Some Gulf voices warn that if US supplies remain slow, they will deepen defence ties with non-Western suppliers.
• •Regional commentators say the US risks weakening trust with long-standing Gulf partners by delaying interceptor shipments.