Gulf State Conducts Nighttime Airstrike in Iran, Iraqi Source Tells Israeli Media

An Iraqi source told Israeli news outlet Kan on Saturday that a recent airstrike in Iran, which occurred overnight between Thursday and Friday, was carried out by one of the Gulf states. This claim has also been made by Arab Gulf sources and Iranian officials over the past two days. The United States denied any involvement, while Iran officially confirmed the attack but did not assign blame.

The Iraqi source, who maintains close ties with Gulf countries, emphasized that the strike was not conducted by Israel or the U.S., suggesting a Gulf state was responsible. It is noted that the United Arab Emirates previously launched attacks in Iran during the last conflict. According to the source, Gulf states are highly dissatisfied with the current situation regarding Iran.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with renewed threats targeting Israel. The article also references Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's statement that avenging the death of "Avi" (likely a reference to a key figure) is a national demand that must be fulfilled.