Saudi Arabia says it expects imminent coordinated attacks from Iran-aligned forces operating both north and south of the kingdom, according to a senior Saudi official speaking on condition of anonymity. The official tells Reuters that intelligence reports indicate Iraqi militias to the north and Yemen’s Houthis to the south are preparing attacks under the supervision of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The reporting, echoed across outlets, says the potential targets include civilian and economic sites. These are described as possibly including energy infrastructure as well as ports and airports. Saudi, alongside intelligence assessments shared with the United States and other regional partners, is cited as pointing to the threat. One outlet also reports Saudi has observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from multiple directions. The official frames the concern as part of a broader security environment and does not provide specific dates or named locations. No claims of responsibility for any planned attack are reported, and there is no immediate response from Iran, the Houthis, or the Iraqi militias in the available summaries.
Saudi says it expects imminent coordinated attacks from Iran-aligned groups
Saudi Arabia says it expects imminent coordinated attacks from Iran-aligned forces operating both north and south of the kingdom, according to a senior Saudi official speaking on condition of anonymit...
- Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias to the north and Yemen’s Houthis to the south.
- The attacks are described as being under the supervision of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Intelligence reports cited include assessments from Saudi Arabia, the United States, and other regional countries.
- Potential targets mentioned include civilian and economic infrastructure such as energy facilities, ports, and airports.
- Saudi officials report observing drones and missiles being moved, indicating preparations for coordinated operations.
Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias north of the Gulf state and from Yemen’s Houthis from the south under the supervision of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a senior Saudi official said. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said late on Thursday that intelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the United States […]
2 hours agoBy Timour AzhariRIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias north of the Gulf state and from Yemen's Houthis from the south under the supervision of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a senior Saudi official said.The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said late on Thursday that intelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the United States and other regional countries indicated civilian and economic sites could be targeted, including energy infrastructure, ports and airports.
2 hours agoSaudi official says it expects imminent attacks from Houthis and aligned groups A senior Saudi official told Reuters that intelligence reports indicated that Iraqi militias coordinating with Yemen's Houthis were preparing imminent attacks under the guidance of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the attacks could target civilian and economic infrastructure, including energy facilities, ports and airports, and that Saudi Arabia had observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from the north and south of the country. The official added that any planned attacks could be designed to "disrupt" de-escalation and diplomatic efforts in the region.
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