Saudi Arabia and UAE Conducted Secret Strikes on Iran Amid Regional Conflict
Recent reports reveal that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates carried out undisclosed military strikes against targets inside Iran during the recent regional conflict. Citing Western and Iranian officials, Reuters confirmed that the Saudi Air Force attacked Iranian sites in late March as retaliation for attacks on the kingdom, marking a significant shift in Riyadh's defensive posture. Similarly, Bloomberg reported that the UAE conducted multiple strikes, including coordinated operations with Israel against petrochemical facilities in Asaluyeh and Lavan Island. These actions highlight the broader involvement of Gulf states beyond the direct Iran-US-Israel confrontation. Following these secret retaliations, intensive diplomatic consultations between Tehran and Riyadh led to an informal understanding aimed at de-escalating tensions just before the April 8 ceasefire. Data indicates a sharp decrease in drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia following these engagements. Despite continued proxy attacks from Iraqi militias, the direct state-level hostilities between Iran and key Gulf neighbors were temporarily halted through these backchannel diplomatic efforts, underscoring a complex mix of covert military action and diplomatic maneuvering in the region.
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