Saudi military officials presented debris from drones and cruise missiles, claiming the weapons used in the 2019 oil attacks were Iranian-made. Riyadh argued that the strike was conducted under Iranian sponsorship.
Iran denied direct involvement, escalating diplomatic tensions across the Gulf region. The accusations intensified regional rivalries and prompted international calls for restraint.
Security experts noted that the incident further complicated already fragile relations between Gulf states and Tehran.
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