Escalation in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia and U.S. Strike Targets in Iraq Amid Houthi Attacks

High-level meetings held as Saudi Arabia is drawn into broader regional conflict following reports of drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory.

RIYADH/WASHINGTON — The Middle East is bracing for a new phase of regional instability as reports emerge that Saudi Arabia is being drawn deeper into a conflict it has long sought to avoid. Recent developments indicate that Houthi militants have begun utilizing Iraqi territory as a launchpad for attacks against Saudi targets, prompting a decisive response from both Riyadh and Washington. According to intelligence sources, Saudi Arabia has actively assisted in military strikes against Iran-backed proxies operating within Iraq. The shift comes as Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman held…