CNN Arabic cited a source saying Saudi Arabia is preparing a retaliatory
response after large-scale Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and has notified
allies. The source said Saudi diplomats told US lawmakers in August that
political communication with the Houthis has broken, the Houthis plan to
escalate, and Riyadh sought Washington’s support. Saudi and CENTCOM have agreed
on next steps and European partners have been informed; the form and scale of
any response remain unclear. Riyadh is pressing other countries to join the
effort, though some have feared such participation would be seen as joining a
US–Iran conflict. The source said maritime coalition partnerships are being used
both to deter incidents and to prepare for operations.
