A Saudi official told Al-Hadath that the kingdom is preparing for a wave of violent strikes against the Houthi organization in Yemen, citing the group's military buildup against Saudi Arabia. The official also said Saudi Arabia has identified Iranian preparations for an attack on Riyadh.
The Saudi official's statement to the Saudi-owned Al-Hadath channel signals a significant escalation in the kingdom's posture toward the Houthi movement and Iran. The warning comes hours after The Zioneer reported, citing regional sources, that Saudi Arabia is taking the Iran and Houthi threats "very seriously" and is aware of increased coordination between the Houthis and Iran on Red Sea operations. The new statement explicitly names organizational preparations by both the Houthis and Iran, and suggests Riyadh may be moving from a defensive posture to proactive strikes. No timeline for the operation was given, and the statement has not been independently verified. The Houthi movement has been escalating attacks on Saudi territory in recent months, including a strike on a Saudi airport earlier this week, as reported by security analysts.
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- DevelopingReuters: Pakistan prepares to join fighting against Houthis in Yemen as regional tensions escalate
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