Houthis and Iraqi Armed Groups Allegedly Coordinate Saudi Attacks From Iraq
Yemen’s Houthi movement reportedly carried out attacks on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iran-aligned Iraqi armed groups, according to regional security assessments cited by officials.
The attacks targeted Saudi oil facilities in the kingdom’s eastern province, a key area for global crude production. Saudi Arabia and the United States responded with joint strikes on Iraqi sites they said were linked to the attacks, while Iraq announced an investigation.
Regional officials said the operations involved cooperation between the Houthis, Iraqi militias and were coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The claims have not been officially confirmed by Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq or the Houthis.
Analysts said the reported coordination highlights growing cooperation among Iran-aligned groups across the region, with Iraq becoming a more important hub following changes in Syria and weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The Houthis and Iraqi factions have maintained ties for years, including joint operations and shared coordination channels. Iraq’s long border with Saudi Arabia and difficult-to-monitor areas have raised concerns over its use as a launch point for regional attacks.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has pledged to bring all armed groups under state control, but the move faces opposition from powerful factions.
