Saudi strikes on Iran were alleged in a Reuters report citing two Western and two Iranian officials briefed on the matter, though Saudi Arabia and Iran have not officially confirmed the claim.
The report said the alleged strikes were carried out by the Saudi Air Force in March as a “tit for tat” response after Iranian attacks on Gulf states during the wider conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
The officials cited in the report did not disclose the specific targets of the alleged Saudi attacks. Saudi and Iranian foreign ministries did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Iran had struck all six Gulf Cooperation Council states with missiles and drones in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes, targeting oil and gas infrastructure in Arab countries and U.S. military sites in the region, the report claimed.
Reports cited in Reuters said Saudi Arabia informed Iran of the attacks and warned of further retaliation if it was attacked again. The communication reportedly led to deeper diplomatic engagement and an understanding to de-escalate.
A senior Saudi foreign ministry official, without directly addressing the alleged strikes, said the kingdom supported de-escalation, restraint and reduced tensions to protect regional stability and security.
Former Saudi intelligence chief Turki al-Faisal said Saudi leadership had chosen restraint to protect the lives and property of its citizens. There was no official confirmation from either Saudi Arabia or Iran about the alleged attacks.
