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A Reuters report says Saudi arabia carried out previously unpublicized, covert attacks on Iran in late March as retaliation for attacks on Saudi sites during the recent Middle East conflict. The report cites sources indicating the strikes were follow-ups to Iranian actions.It also notes that the UAE reportedly attacked Iran as well, but that Saudi officials maintained contact with Iran through diplomatic channels, and both sides agreed afterward to de-escalate.<\/p>\n

The article includes commentary<\/a> from analysts suggesting the actions reflect how seriously Iran is viewed as a threat by Saudi Arabia, and how the UAE\u2019s approach may signal a deeper alignment with the U.S. and Israel. Despite the counterattacks, officials credited the eventual agreement to reduce hostilities as a pragmatic effort to prevent escalation into a wider regional war. <\/p>\n