Saudi source: Iran coordinating Houthi, Iraqi militia attack on kingdom

A source in the Saudi royal family told Al-Arabiya that Iran is coordinating with the Houthis and Iraqi militias for an attack on the kingdom. The claim, reported Thursday night, comes amid a wave of Houthi and Iraqi militia strikes on Saudi targets in recent weeks.

The claim, attributed to an anonymous Saudi royal source, was reported by the Saudi-owned channel Al-Arabiya. It states that Iran is coordinating a multi-front attack involving the Houthis in Yemen and Shia militias in Iraq. The Zioneer has previously reported on a series of coordinated Houthi and Iraqi militia strikes on Saudi oil facilities and military targets, including a July 27 attack on the Abqaiq oil processing plant. The claim could not be independently verified. If confirmed, it would represent a significant escalation in the regional confrontation between Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' and the Saudi-led coalition.

4 developments

1. 35 minutes ago · 01:06 · 7 AugLatest

   Saudi official confirms kingdom is bracing for coordinated militia and Houthi attacks.

2. 23:44 · 6 Aug

   Saudi official warns of direct strikes on Iran if attack occurs.

3. 23:41 · 6 Aug

   Saudi Arabia issues formal warning of impending Iranian-led proxy attack.

• Developing16:42 · 16 JulSaudi Arabia prepares 'violent wave' of strikes against Houthis, warns of Iranian attack plans
• Strong5 days ago · 00:40 · 2 AugSaudi media: Jordan on highest alert, warns Iraq of planned Hashd al-Shaabi attack
• Developing23:18 · 27 JulHananel Aviv: Iraqi Shiite Militias Join Houthis in Striking Saudi Oil Targets
• Strong20:39 · 30 JulHouthis attacked Saudi Arabia from Iraq this week, Reuters says

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