Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks by Iraqi militias and Houthis

Saudi Arabia Iraqi militias Houthis Iran Revolutionary Guard coordinated attacks

A senior Saudi official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said intelligence from Saudi Arabia, the United States and other regional partners indicates that coordinated attacks are imminent from the north and south. The northern threat is posed by Iraqi militias and the southern threat by Yemen’s Houthis, both operating under the supervision of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Potential targets include civilian and economic sites such as energy infrastructure, ports and airports, and Saudi authorities have observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting a synchronized operation.

The official warned that the attacks could be intended to disrupt ongoing de‑escalation talks with Iran, noting that Saudi‑U.S. cooperation remains "very high" at all levels, including operational coordination with U.S. Central Command. Saudi Arabia says it is prepared to take all necessary measures in response. On July 29, Saudi forces carried out strikes with CENTCOM against Iran‑backed groups in Iraq after blaming them for drone attacks on oil facilities, to which Iraqi militias said they would respond. Tensions with the Houthis have risen after the group imposed a naval blockade in the Red Sea and claimed attacks on Saudi shipping and military targets, prompting Saudi retaliatory strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen.

Entities: Abbas Araghchi · Damietta · Houthis · Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Iraqi militias · Islamic Republic of Iran · Saudi Arabia · United States · Yemen's Houthis

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[● 10 SOURCES] Iraqi militias said they would respond to the Saudi strikes. (existing)
[● 10 SOURCES] On July 29, Saudi Arabia carried out strikes with CENTCOM against Iran‑backed groups in Iraq after blaming them for drone attacks on its oil facilities. (existing)
[● 10 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia is prepared to take all necessary measures to respond to any aggression. (existing)
[● 10 SOURCES] Saudi‑U.S. cooperation remains very high, including operational coordination with U.S. Central Command. (existing)
[● 8 SOURCES] The attacks could target civilian and economic sites including energy infrastructure, ports and airports. (Saudi officials)
[● 10 SOURCES] Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea and claimed attacks on Saudi shipping and military targets. (existing)
[● 8 SOURCES] Saudi intelligence observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations. (Saudi officials)
[● 8 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north and south by Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under supervision of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. (Saudi officials)
[● 10 SOURCES] Saudi authorities have observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations. (new)
[● 10 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north by Iraqi militias and from the south by Yemen’s Houthis under Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps supervision. (new)
[● 10 SOURCES] Potential targets of the attacks include energy infrastructure, ports and airports. (new)