7 August 2026 15:16 (UTC+04:00)Ulviyya Poladova Read moreSaudi Arabia has obtained intelligence indicating possible preparations for attacks against the kingdom, allegedly involving Yemen's Houthi movement and Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq, AzerNEWS reports, citing Al Arabiya. The source said there is "reliable intelligence information" suggesting that Iran-supported groups are preparing potential attacks against Saudi Arabia. The reports of impending attacks come a day after the Houthis claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, a key shipping route. In the past few weeks, Saudi Arabia has come under missile attacks from the Houthis in Yemen and drone attacks from Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Despite the reports, the official said Saudi Arabia would continue its de-escalation efforts and contacts with Iraqi authorities.