{
  "id": 263071,
  "title": "War on Iran: Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks by Iraqi groups and Yemen's Houthis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/war-on-iran-saudi-arabia-warns-of-imminent-attacks-by-iraqi-groups",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T11:06:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-warns-imminent-attacks-iraqi-groups-and-houthis"
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  "account": "Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning, anticipating imminent attacks from Iraqi armed groups and Yemen's Houthis, all potentially under the guidance of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. A confidential source within the kingdom disclosed to Reuters that intelligence reports suggest a possibility of targeting civilian and economic sites, including energy infrastructure, ports, and airports.\n\nReports indicate the movement of drones and missiles, hinting at preparations for such attacks from both Iraq and Yemen. Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond to any aggression that might befall its territory. The warning arrives amidst growing tensions due to the ongoing Israeli-US war on Iran, which initiated on February 28. Earlier strikes by Saudi and US forces on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq resulted in the deaths of over 20 people and injuries to at least 30.\n\nIraqi armed groups have vowed retaliation, but Hadi al-Amiri, the leader of the Badr Organisation, has urged them to delay their response, criticizing the situation as \"American-Saudi\" aggression. The Saudi warning also comes after the Houthis launched attacks on Saudi military and infrastructure targets, including the killing of at least 17 government soldiers and disrupting oil exports through their blockade in the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia, along with Turkey and Pakistan, is expected to sign a joint defense agreement in Mecca on Friday, as Middle East Eye reports, though neither the Houthis nor Iran have yet responded to the Saudi warning.",
  "summary": "War on Iran: Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks by Iraqi groups and Yemen's Houthis Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:28 The warning follows deadly Saudi and US strikes on Popular Mobilisation Forces positions in Iraq last month A Yemeni soldier affiliated with the Houthi administration in Sanaa keeps watch during a gathering on 2 April in the country's capital (AFP/Mohammed…",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks from Iraqi groups and Yemen's Houthis.",
    "Intelligence reports suggest targeting civilian and economic sites, including energy infrastructure.",
    "Saudi vows to respond to any aggression against its territory."
  ],
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/turkey-saudi-arabia-pakistan-to-sign-defense-pact-on-friday-sources",
        "published": "2026-08-07T06:57:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-to-sign-joint-defence-deal-amid",
        "published": "2026-08-07T07:46:27.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-08-07T09:47:16.000Z"
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        "title": "Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defense deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/middle-east-saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-sign-defense-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-07T10:48:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-pakistan-and-turkiye-sign-defence-deal-amid-regional",
        "published": "2026-08-07T11:03:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
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        "published": "2026-08-07T11:06:15.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-sign-defence-pact",
        "published": "2026-08-07T12:02:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-sign-defence-pact-267382",
        "published": "2026-08-07T13:59:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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