Even though Saudi Arabia publicly condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran, a new investigative report by Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom claims that Saudi Arabia secretly helped Israel during the conflict.
Saudi Used Helicopters to Block Iranian Drones
According to the report, Saudi Arabia worked with neighbouring countries Jordan and Iraq to stop Iranian drones from reaching Israel. Saudi helicopters were reportedly used to intercept and destroy explosive drones on their way to Israel. However, Saudi Arabia has not officially admitted to helping Israel.
Israel Got Support from Western Allies
The 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel saw several powerful countries stand with Israel. The United States, United Kingdom, and France—Israel’s close Western allies—openly helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones.
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Stand vs. Secret Role
In public, Saudi Arabia criticized Israel’s attack on Iranian territory, saying there was no justification for such an assault. They also claimed they would not allow Israel to use Saudi airspace for any attacks.
But now, Israeli media alleges that Saudi Arabia secretly helped Israel by stopping Iran’s drones’ mid-air. The report suggests that Saudi military forces, including its air force, were deployed in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan to block Iran’s air attacks.
No Official Confirmation from Saudi Government
Despite the report, the Saudi government has not confirmed its role in stopping Iranian drones. However, Israel Hayom states that Saudi’s help was crucial in protecting Israel’s regional airspace during the conflict.
Saudi Faces Criticism for Inaction on Gaza
While Saudi Arabia has a powerful military and advanced weapons (mostly supplied by the U.S., Israel’s biggest ally), it has been criticized for not taking a strong stance against Israel—especially during Israel’s 21-month-long military operations in Gaza.
Source: Jamuna TV
