Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has publicly accused the United States and Israel of conducting covert attacks on Arab states in West Asia, citing intelligence gathered by Tehran. In a recent interview with pan-Arab outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, parts of which were published on Sunday, March 15, Araghchi claimed Iran possesses evidence linking the two nations to destabilizing operations in the region.
Evidence and Retaliation Claims Araghchi asserted that Iran's military actions have solely targeted U.S. bases and interests in retaliation for attacks originating from those sites. He revealed that the U.S. has developed a drone named "LUCAS," modeled after Iran's Shahed 136, allegedly used to strike locations in Arab countries. The minister also accused Israel of attacking civilian areas to undermine Arab-Iranian relations, emphasizing that Tehran has "not targeted any civilian or residential areas."
Diplomatic Outreach Iran has proposed forming a joint committee with regional states to investigate the attacks, with Araghchi highlighting ongoing communication channels with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. Regional mediators are reportedly working to de-escalate tensions and propose solutions to end ongoing conflicts.
Unanswered Allegations Neither the U.S. nor Israel has responded to the allegations as of March 15, 2026. The claims come amid heightened regional instability, with analysts noting potential implications for energy markets and cross-border security frameworks.
