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Saudi Arabia launched secret attacks on Iran during Operation Epic Fury

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.

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.
US President Donald Trump and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia interact during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, US, November 19, 2025.

Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ

Iran and Pakistan falgs. Illustration.

Pakistan steps up mediation efforts between Iran, US to end conflict - analysis

A satellite image shows planes at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia February 21, 2026.

Iranian missile, drones strike US military airbase in Saudi Arabia, 12 soldiers wounded - report


Read full text of Trump's Riyadh address to the Muslim world

US President Donald Trump called on Arab leaders to do their share to fight "Islamist extremism" on Sunday in Riyadh.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan as he sits down to a meeting with of Gulf Cooperation Council leaders during their summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tillerson says he hopes Rouhani ends Iran missile program in new term

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir at a news conference in Riyadh.

A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location, Iran, March 9, 2016.

US: Israel removal from Saudi video on Trump trip 'inadvertent mistake'

A State Department official told JTA in a statement that the embassy had taken the video from the social media account of a private Saudi citizen without realizing that Israel had been edited out.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman enter the State Dining Room of the White House

Iran court issues verdict for suspects in Saudi embassy attack

Assaults on foreign embassies have occurred throughout the Islamic Republic's 37-year history, often harming its diplomatic relations.

Flames rise from Saudi Arabia's embassy during a demonstration in Tehran January 2, 2016

Saudi Arabia: ISIS plot to bomb 60,000 sports fans foiled

ISIS-linked terrorists reportedly planned to attack World Cup qualifying match.

King Abdullah Sports City

Saudi official warns Iran: Attack us at your own risk

"If they are preparing an army to invade us, we are not easily taken by someone who would make war on us," Prince Khaled al-Faisal warns.

Khamenei and al-Faisal

Saudi Grand Mufti: Iranian leaders not Muslim

Saudi Grand Mufti Al-Sheikh's remarks, made to a Mecca newspaper which carried them on Tuesday, drew a swift retort from Iran's Foreign Minister.

Pilgrims at Haj ceremony in Mecca

Saudi Arabia and Iran

The Jerusalem Post

Saudis, Gulf states could all become nuclear threshold states, former PMO official says

Syria jihadi expert: The project of Islamic State building a state structure is a failure, which could lead to members going back to al-Qaida

The BESA Center Prof. Joshua Teitelbaum speaking at international conference at Bar-Ilan University

Ya’alon: Arab states are seeking out nukes in wake of Iran deal

“We periodically hear about certain states in the region considering, and also signing deals with states that can supply them with what they need,” security expert Dr. Emily Landau said.

DEFENSE MINISTER Moshe Ya’alon (right) reaches out to Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki al-Faisal in Munich yesterday.