Italy's government is expected to provide military aid to Gulf nations, possibly including an air defence system, in response to Iranian air strikes. The country will likely send one of its SAMP/T batteries that can intercept ballistic missiles, but no decision has been made yet on which country would receive the system. A third source suggested that Italy could also provide anti-drone systems, which could be transferred quickly. This comes after attacks by Israeli and U.S. forces against Iran have led to retaliatory strikes on ports, cities, and oil facilities throughout the Gulf, a vital energy-producing region.