Saudi Arabia fears coordinated attack from Iran, Iraq, and Yemen

Saudi Arabia is reportedly bracing for a large-scale, coordinated assault orchestrated by Iran, its Houthi allies in Yemen, and Iraqi militias. Credible intelligence suggests Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps is directing the operation, which aims to strike Saudi Arabia from multiple fronts simultaneously.

A high-ranking Saudi government official, speaking anonymously to al-Arabiya, revealed the intelligence, stating that Iran and its proxies are positioning drones and missiles for the attack. Potential targets include vital economic and civilian infrastructure such as energy facilities, seaports, and airports. The official expressed shock at Iran's alleged timing, given Saudi Arabia's recent efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.

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Saudi Arabia will take all necessary measures to respond to any aggression.

The Saudi official vowed that the kingdom would "take all necessary measures" to respond to any aggression. Saudi Arabia has been drawn into the wider regional conflict following U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran, which has led to retaliatory strikes across the region, including against the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia itself.

The Houthi rebels, in particular, have intensified their attacks, threatening shipping through the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait and recently injuring at least eleven civilians in southern Saudi Arabia. The alleged Iranian-backed plot also involves pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, with reports suggesting drone attacks from Iraq could occur within 48 hours.

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Tehran's plan is to attack from multiple sides.