LONDON: The Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia posted a message on X on Sunday claiming the US and Israel were launching attacks on illegitimate targets in neighboring countries, shifting blame away from Tehran.
Alireza Enayati shared a notice attributed to Iran’s military command, which said “the enemy” was using drones “disguised as a Shahed (an Iranian-made drone) under the name Lucas drone.”
The post denied Iran had been responsible for attacks on neighboring Gulf states, adding that Tehran was only targeting interests of the US and Israel in the region in retaliation for attacks on its territory.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran only attacks targets, centers, and interests of the United States and the Zionist entity, and will bear responsibility for any place it targets by issuing an official statement,” the message added.
Regional authorities say thousands of Iranian missiles and drones have been launched toward the Gulf since the conflict began in late February, with many aimed at US military assets but also affecting airports, ports, energy infrastructure and civilian areas in Gulf countries.
