Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis, Iraqi militias, official says

A senior Saudi official stated on Thursday that Saudi Arabia anticipates imminent, coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis, supervised by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Intelligence from Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and other regional nations suggests potential targets include civilian and economic sites, such as energy infrastructure, ports, and airports. The official noted the movement of drones and missiles, indicating synchronized operations from both directions. These threats are particularly concerning as Riyadh pursues de-escalation and a negotiated settlement, with diplomatic efforts seemingly moving "in the right direction." Saudi-U.S. cooperation remains "very high," and Saudi Arabia is prepared to respond to any aggression. Tensions have recently escalated between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who have imposed a naval blockade and claimed attacks on Saudi targets, prompting retaliatory strikes from Saudi Arabia.