[Saudi Arabia Previously Launched Attacks on Iran, Gulf States Begin to 'Strike Back'] Odaily Planet Daily News - According to Reuters, two Western officials familiar with the situation and two Iranian officials stated that Saudi Arabia had previously launched multiple undisclosed attacks on Iran in retaliation for assaults that occurred within its territory during the Middle East war. These attacks by Saudi Arabia, which had not been reported before, indicate that Saudi Arabia has become increasingly bold in countering its primary regional rival. Two Western officials said that these airstrikes, carried out by the Saudi Air Force, were assessed to have taken place in late March. Previously, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that the UAE also conducted military strikes against Iran. The actions by Saudi Arabia and the UAE collectively reveal a conflict whose true nature remains largely hidden—one in which Gulf states targeted by Iranian attacks are beginning to retaliate. Iranian and Western officials stated that Saudi Arabia informed Iran of these attacks, followed by intensive diplomatic engagements. Saudi Arabia also threatened further retaliatory actions, which ultimately led to the two nations reaching a de-escalation agreement.