Middle Eastern sources told Reuters that the Houthi movement attacked Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory this week, in coordination with Iraqi armed groups and under the supervision of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. The report adds new details to earlier accounts of the strike, which occurred from Iraqi soil. The specific targets and casualties remain unconfirmed.
Middle Eastern sources told Reuters on Thursday evening that the Houthi movement's attack on Saudi Arabia earlier this week was launched from Iraqi territory, coordinated with Iraqi armed groups, and conducted under the supervision of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
As The Zioneer reported at 17:46 Jerusalem, two regional sources had already confirmed that the Houthis struck Saudi targets from Iraqi soil. The initial reports, which also noted explosions in the Yemeni capital Sana'a, were followed by additional details from Reuters. The new account provides more specific information about the operational coordination and direct IRGC oversight, marking an escalation in the integration of Iranian-backed proxies across the region.
The attack represents a significant intensification of the Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia. As The Zioneer reported earlier this month, the Houthis struck a Saudi airport and launched the first attack on Saudi soil since March 2022. The use of Iraqi territory, coordination with Iraqi militias, and IRGC supervision suggest a new level of coordination within the Iranian proxy network. The specific targets and any casualties have not been disclosed.
6 developments
- DevelopingHananel Aviv: Iraqi Shiite Militias Join Houthis in Striking Saudi Oil Targets
- StrongHouthis launch attack on Saudi soil for first time since March 2022
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia reportedly strikes Houthi targets in Al-Jawf province
- StrongHouthis strike Saudi provinces of Jazan, Yanbu overnight and this morning
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