Saudi Arabia expects imminent 2-pronged attack from Iran’s allies, official says

Saudi Arabia anticipates an imminent coordinated threat from Iran’s influence network, a senior official disclosed on Tuesday. The official said the predicted operations would come from two fronts: Iraqi militias aligned with Tehran in the north of the Gulf state, and Yemen’s Houthi movement sweeping in from the south. The attacks are said to be conducted under the oversight of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to the source.

The warning comes amid renewed regional tensions and a broader confrontation between Riyadh and Tehran, with the two countries historically backing opposing sides in several conflicts across the Middle East. The Saudi official did not provide specific dates or targets but emphasized the perceived urgency and the need for heightened vigilance across critical infrastructure and border areas.

There was no confirmation from the Iraqi militias or the Houthis regarding the stated plan. The Houthis have previously claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi territory using drones and missiles, while Iraqi militant groups with affiliations to Iran have intermittently conducted cross-border actions in the past.

Saudi authorities have urged security forces and regional partners to bolster defensive measures and share intelligence to pre-empt any potential strikes. The government has also sought to reassure its population and international stakeholders that steps are being taken to deter aggression and safeguard energy facilities and transportation routes in the kingdom.

Observers note that the claim of a two-pronged attack under IRGC supervision would, if substantiated, signify a broadening of Iran’s external influence operations and could complicate regional security dynamics further. Analysts caution that, in the absence of independent verification, such statements should be weighed alongside past patterns of rhetoric and the evolving capabilities of allied groups in the region.