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Report: Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Airstrikes on Iran

Multiple reports indicate that Saudi Arabia conducted secret retaliatory airstrikes against Iran in March, as a regional conflict in the Middle East intensified. These covert attacks were carried out amid a wider regional war.

12 May, 14:38 — 13 May, 05:34
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NYTMostly Factual1d ago

Earthquake Shakes Tehran, Where Nerves Are Already Strained by Iran War

Iranian media said a moderate quake had shaken the capital around midnight local time.

By Farnaz Fassihi

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bloombergHigh1d ago

UAE Is Said to Have Hit Iran Earlier in War as Israel Ties Grow - Bloomberg.com

UAE Is Said to Have Hit Iran Earlier in War as Israel Ties Grow  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war

If current precarious ceasefire between US and Iran ends, Emirates are more likely to be targeted by Tehran Middle East crisis: live updates The risk of some Gulf states becoming embroiled in a direct war with Iran has risen after it was reported the United Arab Emirates had secretly launched a major attack on Iran during the conflict. In addition, Kuwait has said that at least four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had been captured trying to carry out “terrorist attacks” on...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?

The UAE's close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

PGA Championship 2026: Rory McIlroy says "we almost knew before (LIV) players did" that Saudi Arabia was pulling out

Rory McIlroy once advocated for the PGA Tour to make a deal with Saudi Arabia in the throes of professional golf’s civil war. He’s now glad he was misguided.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Saudi Arabia launched secret retaliatory airstrikes on Iran during regional war: Report

Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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ndtvMostly Factual1d ago

Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report

The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1d ago

Saudi Arabia 'launched' covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said. The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark ‌the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival. The attacks, launched by the Saudi Air F

By The Korea Herald

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japan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

The attacks mark the first time that Riyadh is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1d ago

Saudi Arabia secretly launched attacks on Iran during regional escalations

The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened: Sources

The United Arab Emirates also carried out military strikes on Iran early last month, the Wall Street Journal reported, revealing previously unknown participation in the war by the two countries.

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Daily Star BDMixed1d ago

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say - The Daily Star

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say  The Daily Star

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zerohedgeLow1d ago

Saudi Arabia Secretly Launched Attacks On Iran At Height Of Epic Fury

Saudi Arabia Secretly Launched Attacks On Iran At Height Of Epic Fury First it was revealed this week that UAE had directly attacked Iran in retaliatory strikes earlier in Operation Epic Fury, and now it has come to light that the Saudis did the same, and in multiple strike operations. Reuters reports Tuesday that "Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials b...

By Tyler Durden

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Premium TimesMostly Factual1d ago

N1.6bn Fraud Trial: Court rejects Bauchi accountant-general’s Hajj request

The Bauchi State official had asked the court for permission to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Muslim pilgrimage, Hajj, and a medical check-up. The post N1.6bn Fraud Trial: Court rejects Bauchi accountant-general’s Hajj request appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ndidiamaka Ede

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punch-ngMostly Factual1d ago

Saudi Arabia licenses NAHCON clinics for 2026 Hajj

Nigeria’s Hajj Commission secures licenses for its medical outposts and NAHCON clinics for the 2026 Hajj to provide essential healthcare for pilgrims. Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-licenses-nahcon-clinics-for-2026-hajj-2/

By Punch Newspapers

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Tehran TimesLow1d ago

Iranian FM holds diplomatic talks as regional mediation efforts intensify - Tehran Times

Iranian FM holds diplomatic talks as regional mediation efforts intensify  Tehran Times

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First report: la-vanguardia · 12 May, 13:50Full coverage: 30 · 16hWindow: 16h
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la-vanguardia12 May, 13:50First to report

Israel suministra parte de la Cúpula de Hierro a Emiratos Árabes para repeler la ofensiva iraní

bloomberg12 May, 14:38

UAE Is Said to Have Hit Iran Earlier in War as Israel Ties Grow - Bloomberg.com

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The Guardian12 May, 16:37

UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war

Yahoo12 May, 17:28

PGA Championship 2026: Rory McIlroy says "we almost knew before (LIV) players did" that Saudi Arabia was pulling out

Tehran Times12 May, 17:51

Iranian FM holds diplomatic talks as regional mediation efforts intensify - Tehran Times

index-hr12 May, 18:26

Saudijska Arabija izvela napade na Iran. Sve držano u tajnosti

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Al Jazeera12 May, 19:37

Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?

lsm-lv12 May, 20:03

ASV vēstnieks: Izraēla nosūtījusi uz Apvienotajiem Arābu Emirātiem «Dzelzs kupola» baterijas

nos12 May, 20:08

'Ook Saudi-Arabië voerde geheime luchtaanvallen uit op Iran'

Premium Times12 May, 20:13

N1.6bn Fraud Trial: Court rejects Bauchi accountant-general’s Hajj request

digi2412 May, 20:35

Arabia Saudită a atacat, în secret, Iranul, pe fondul escaladării conflictului din Golf. EAU au avut misiuni similare, relata WSJ luni

delfi-lt12 May, 20:58

„Reuters“: Saudo Arabija slapta rengė smūgius Iranui

klix-ba12 May, 21:13

"Udari oko za oko": Američko-izraelskim napadima na Iran pridružila se i Saudijska Arabija

NYT12 May, 21:19

Earthquake Shakes Tehran, Where Nerves Are Already Strained by Iran War

jerusalem-post12 May, 21:24

Saudi Arabia secretly launched attacks on Iran during regional escalations

zerohedge12 May, 22:00

Saudi Arabia Secretly Launched Attacks On Iran At Height Of Epic Fury

japan-times12 May, 22:19

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

dagbladet12 May, 23:06

Gjennomførte hemmelige angrep

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punch-ng13 May, 00:14

Saudi Arabia licenses NAHCON clinics for 2026 Hajj

helsingin-sanomat13 May, 00:33

Iranin sota | Saudi-Arabia on tehnyt sodan aikana iskuja Iraniin

balkan-web13 May, 00:35

Horst: Operacioni ushtarak kundër Iranit i kushtoi SHBA-së 29 miliardë dollarë

newsbeast13 May, 00:37

Reuters: Και η Σαουδική Αραβία συμμετείχε σε βομβαρδισμούς κατά του Ιράν

channel-news-asia13 May, 01:17

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened: Sources

Korea Herald13 May, 01:54

Saudi Arabia 'launched' covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

iefimerida13 May, 02:50

Η Σαουδική Αραβία διεξήγαγε αεροπορικούς βομβαρδισμούς εναντίον του Ιράν τον Μάρτιο

Daily Star BD13 May, 03:17

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say - The Daily Star

rzeczpospolita13 May, 03:34

Reuters ujawnia: Arabia Saudyjska też atakowała Iran

Times of India13 May, 04:15

Saudi Arabia launched secret retaliatory airstrikes on Iran during regional war: Report

naftemporiki13 May, 04:27

(Και) η Σαουδική Αραβία επιτέθηκε κρυφά στο Ιράν – Πραγματοποίησε αεροπορικούς βομβαρδισμούς τον Μάρτιο

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ndtv13 May, 05:34Latest update

Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report