Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis, Iraqi militias, official says

Saudi Arabia has warned of imminent coordinated attacks by Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis, under the supervision of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to a senior Saudi official. The official, speaking anonymously, stated that intelligence reports from various sources suggest that civilian and economic sites, including energy infrastructure, ports, and airports, could be targeted.

The official also noted the movement of drones and missiles, indicating potential coordinated operations from both directions. Despite ongoing efforts towards de-escalation and a negotiated settlement, the official emphasized that these attacks could be intended to disrupt these diplomatic efforts. Saudi Arabia and the United States have maintained high levels of cooperation, including operational collaboration with US Central Command (CENTCOM).

The tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have escalated recently, following the imposition of a naval blockade by the Iran-aligned group on the kingdom in the Red Sea and a series of attacks on Saudi shipping and military targets. In response, Saudi Arabia conducted strikes with CENTCOM against Iran-backed groups in Iraq on July 29.

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