Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia carried out multiple airstrikes on Iranian territory in response to attacks from Tehran during the ongoing regional conflict involving Israel and the United States.
According to reports cited by Reuters, the strikes were conducted in late March 2026 by the Saudi Air Force. The details of the operation were kept highly confidential, but the information was reportedly shared with two Western officials and later confirmed by sources within the Iranian government.
If confirmed, these would mark the first known direct military strikes by Saudi Arabia on Iranian soil.
A source familiar with the operation said the strikes were intended as a response to attacks on Saudi territory during the wider conflict, which began on February 28, 2026, following escalating tensions in the region.
At the start of the war, Iran reportedly launched attacks targeting several Middle Eastern countries hosting US military bases, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. The strikes reportedly hit airports, energy infrastructure, and other key facilities, while also contributing to instability in the region, including disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Other media reports, including the Wall Street Journal, also indicated that the UAE carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran during the same period.
Sources further claim that Saudi Arabia informed Iran in advance of the strikes. This was followed by diplomatic communication between the two countries, during which Riyadh reportedly warned Tehran against further attacks, leading to a temporary de-escalation.
Tensions later began to ease after a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States on April 7, 2026.
Despite this, relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia remain historically strained, largely due to long-standing political and sectarian differences.
Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry data reportedly shows that Iranian attacks on the kingdom decreased over time, dropping from around 100 incidents between March 25–31 to about 25 incidents between April 1–6, 2026.
The situation remains sensitive as regional powers continue to monitor developments closely amid fears of further escalation.
