Mojtaba Khamenei’s shadow looms large over the Gulf as covert strikes and deniable attacks deepen fear and uncertainty across the region. In this video, we break down how Arab states are quietly absorbing blows in a clandestine war they rarely acknowledge on record. It’s not just the UAE in the crosshairs – Saudi Arabia, too, has reportedly been hit in operations linked to Iran’s expanding influence network and Mojtaba’s hardline camp. From drone and missile incidents to suspicious “mystery blasts,” Gulf regimes are choosing silence over open confrontation, worried that admission could expose their vulnerability and invite escalation. As Washington and Tehran edge closer to a wider showdown, the Gulf has become the silent battlefield where messages are sent in explosions, not press conferences. Is this strategic denial – or fear of admitting how far Iran’s reach has grown?