Washington DC, Aug. 2 -- Growing impatience has mounted across Gulf nations regarding the apparent lack of a coherent US strategy as hostilities with Iran persist, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The prolonged conflict has left regional Gulf partners vulnerable to recurring Iranian strikes while intensifying broader security apprehensions across the Middle East.

According to the report, regional allies have recently approached Washington requesting supplementary air-defence interceptors, alongside explicit guarantees that American forces will maintain their protective umbrella if the military stand-off drags on.

US President Donald Trump had initially announced plans on Friday to launch fresh strikes against Iranian t...