# Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates also activated warning sirens and air defence.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · India.com*

## Key points

- President Trump agreed to suspend US military actions against Iran for two weeks.
- Pakistan's diplomatic intervention influenced the US decision to pause attacks on Iran.
- Iran accepted the two-week ceasefire but warned it does not mean the war is over.
- Blasts and missile alarms occurred in Bahrain after the ceasefire announcement, with no injuries reported.
- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and UAE activated air defence systems following the ceasefire announcement.

**Countries:** Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, United States, Bahrain

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