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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Report: Saudis vow to retaliate if Houthis attack kingdom; security upped around king, crown prince
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIf Yemen’s Houthis join Iran in attacking Saudi Arabia, Riyadh will retaliate militarily against them, the Kan public broadcaster reports, citing an unnamed official in the Saudi royal family.
Asked about the option of direct Saudi and Gulf actions against Iran, the official says: “Right now, we are letting the US and Israel conclude their steps in Iran.” The official says such intervention would dramatically affect oil prices, but that if Iranian attacks persist and intensify, this may be reconsidered.
Kan cites Arab intelligence officials as estimating that the Houthis are planning to strike key targets in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones.
The officials say security has been boosted around King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Times of Israel Community.