Gulf countries scramble to intercept missiles hours into U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

Gulf countries scrambled to intercept incoming ballistic missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, just hours after the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The immediate continuation of attacks highlights the extreme fragility of the newly established truce.

This ongoing regional instability matters deeply to investors as it introduces significant uncertainty into global energy markets. Any sustained threat to Gulf oil infrastructure could trigger sharp spikes in crude prices, driving inflation fears and prompting a flight to safe-haven assets. Until a durable peace is secured, markets will likely remain volatile.