Saudi Arabia Warns of Imminent Iran-Backed Attacks After Houthi Strike Wounds 11
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Updated · Ynetnews · Aug 7
Saudi Arabia Warns of Imminent Iran-Backed Attacks After Houthi Strike Wounds 11
3 articles · Updated · Ynetnews · Aug 7
Summary
11 civilians were wounded in Najran Province after Houthi shelling hit southern Saudi Arabia, including a 4-year-old child with second-degree burns, according to the Saudi-led coalition.
Saudi officials said intelligence from Saudi, U.S. and other regional partners showed Houthis and Iran-backed Iraqi militias could soon launch coordinated strikes on civilian sites including energy facilities, ports and airports.
Riyadh said the planned attacks may be intended to derail mediation with Iran even as Saudi-U.S. operational coordination remains "very high" and the kingdom prepares to respond to any aggression.
Friday is set to bring a new defense agreement with Turkey and Pakistan, as the 5-month-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the Houthis' Red Sea blockade deepen pressure on Saudi security and oil exports.