Reuters has uncovered explosive new details about a hidden Gulf front during the Iran war, reporting that Saudi Arabia secretly conducted airstrikes against Tehran-backed Shi’ite militias inside Iraq. The strikes reportedly targeted drone and missile launch sites used against Gulf states, while retaliatory attacks were also launched from Kuwait into Iraqi territory.
Covert Regional War Exposed
The revelations suggest the Middle East conflict expanded far beyond Iran and Israel, exposing a covert regional war involving Gulf powers, militias, and cross-border drone operations. The Saudi airstrikes were part of a broader effort to counter Iranian influence and protect Gulf security.
Details of the Strikes
According to the report, the Saudi fighter jets bombed positions of Shi’ite militias that had been using drones and missiles to threaten Gulf nations. The operation was kept secret to avoid escalating tensions further. In response, Iran-backed groups launched attacks from Iraqi soil, with some crossing into Kuwait.
The development indicates that the conflict in the Middle East has drawn in multiple state and non-state actors, creating a complex web of hostilities. Analysts warn that such covert actions could destabilize the region further and lead to unintended consequences.
