Saudi Official: Kingdom Prepared to Take All Necessary Measures to Respond to Aggression

Saudi Arabia is ready to implement all necessary measures to counter any aggression, a senior Saudi official stated on condition of anonymity. The official told Reuters that intelligence shared between Saudi Arabia and the United States indicates a potential for coordinated attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure by Yemen's Houthi militias and Iraqi militias operating under Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The official described the reported threats as "alarming." This comes even as Saudi Arabia actively supports de-escalation and pursues a negotiated settlement to the conflict with Iran. Mediation efforts in this regard are perceived by Riyadh as "moving in the right direction."

Further details from a Saudi source cited by Al Arabiya English reveal that gathered intelligence includes observations of missiles and drones being repositioned. These movements are reportedly in preparation for potential simultaneous attacks. The kingdom's stance underscores its commitment to safeguarding its civilian sites against potential threats.