A senior Saudi official confirmed that intelligence gathered in collaboration with the United States and regional partners indicates a high risk of coordinated attacks using drones and missiles. The kingdom has already detected movements of military hardware from both the north and south, prompting officials to signal that Saudi forces are prepared to respond to any aggression. This warning arrives just as a Houthi strike in the southern Najran Province wounded 11 civilians, including foreign nationals, further intensifying the security climate.
Despite these mounting threats, Riyadh continues to pursue diplomatic channels with Iran, aiming to finalize a temporary arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The official suggested that the planned escalation might be a deliberate attempt to derail these negotiations. In a move to bolster its regional standing, Saudi Arabia is set to sign a joint defense agreement in Mecca with Pakistan and Turkey, signaling a consolidation of Sunni power as the conflict with Tehran-aligned groups becomes increasingly volatile.
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