Concerns regarding Saudi Arabia’s security situation are mounting due to repeated missile attacks by the Houthi rebels—an Iran-backed armed group from Yemen. Amidst this situation, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has been moving between various heavily guarded, bunker-equipped palaces over the past six days. The British media outlet Daily Mail reported this information, citing The Wall Street Journal.
According to the report, a hand-picked special security team is responsible for the 41-year-old Crown Prince’s safety. However, Saudi authorities have not officially released any detailed information regarding his movements or the tightening of security measures. Meanwhile, as the intensity of attacks on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, escalates, US President Donald Trump has indicated the possibility of intervening in the conflict. Saudi Arabia has also vowed to retaliate against the attacks, raising fears that the Yemeni civil war could evolve into a broader regional conflict.
The report notes that Mohammed bin Salman was last seen in public on Tuesday, when he participated in a national blood donation drive and donated blood. There have been no reports of his public appearance since then.
Deadly Attack at Riyadh Airport
Repeated Houthi attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, have further complicated the situation. The report states that an attack on a passenger terminal at the airport last Saturday left 13 people dead and hundreds injured. Another attack occurred in the airport area the following day, Sunday.
According to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, one Pakistani national was killed and 11 others were injured in this latest attack. Describing the incident as a “heinous attack,” Saudi authorities reported that infrastructure damage also occurred. Meanwhile, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that his forces had conducted four special operations against Saudi Arabia over the past 24 hours, utilizing ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. Alongside airports, Saudi energy facilities have also been targeted.
Earlier, the Houthis issued a warning identifying Saudi airports as potential targets. A spokesperson for the group urged Saudi authorities to take their warning seriously.
