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  "id": 238854,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis, Iraqi militias, official says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/saudi-arabia-expects-coordinated-attacks-by-houthis-iraqi-militias",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-06T22:44:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904832"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A senior Saudi official warned on Thursday that the kingdom expects coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis, backed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, to target civilian and economic sites in the near future. According to intelligence reports from multiple countries, including the United States, such targets could include energy infrastructure, ports, and airports.\n\nThe official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, noted that Saudi Arabia has observed the movement of drones and missiles, suggesting preparations for coordinated operations from both directions. Despite ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and pursue a negotiated settlement, the official emphasized that these reported threats were particularly concerning, as they might be aimed at disrupting those diplomatic efforts.\n\nSaudi Arabia and the Houthis have been engaged in conflict in recent weeks, with the Iran-aligned group imposing a naval blockade on the kingdom in the Red Sea and claiming attacks on Saudi shipping and military targets. In response, Riyadh conducted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq with the help of U.S. Central Command on July 29. Iraqi militias subsequently threatened retaliation. Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have escalated, prompting Riyadh to take all necessary measures to counter any aggression.",
  "summary": "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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