Tehran Accuses Saudi Arabia of Missile Strike; U.S. Continues Offensive Against Iranian Targets

Jul 25, Kathmandu - Amidst the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration at the peak of conflict, new revelations of an attack plan against Iran have surfaced, prompting Houthi rebels supported by Tehran to launch missile attacks on Saudi Arabia this Saturday.

This incident follows the 13th consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets. Despite the escalation, Trump stated that Iran has not yet made any decision to carry out a large-scale attack, even as Houthi rebels claimed to have targeted a missile in Jizan, southern Saudi Arabia, raising fears of expanding conflict in the region.

Rebels accused Saudi Arabia of declaring a naval blockade and attacking ships in the Red Sea, as well as launching attacks on military targets in Riyadh, describing the situation as a “dangerous escalation” of the war.

Since the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Tehran in February, the region has seen heightened tensions, including Iran’s parallel blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route. Saudi civil defense issued warnings to residents and foreigners in affected cities on Saturday.

The Saudi-led coalition claimed to have targeted Houthi strongholds and ships in the Red Sea in response to attacks on commercial vessels, warning that they would dismantle threats to international shipping.

Sources in Yemen reported that the Saudi military targeted naval bases in Hodeidah and military camps on Kamaran Island. Earlier this week, Houthis claimed responsibility for attacking two Saudi ships in the Red Sea, which Saudi Arabia confirmed.

As Tehran engages in “serious” talks with Washington, tensions have risen further following Trump’s statements about possible large-scale operations against Iran. However, Trump clarified that no such plans are currently underway, expressing frustration over the ongoing conflict.

After nearly two weeks of U.S. strikes disrupting a ceasefire, Trump indicated that either a peace agreement with Iran or a larger attack could be on the horizon. He warned that the conflict could last four to five weeks unless Iran agrees to halt its nuclear program.

Meanwhile, the U.S. has accused Iran of attacking vital shipping routes, including efforts to block the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with retaliatory strikes, killing four soldiers and targeting American military assets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards also claimed to have attacked an “Amazon Data Center” in Bahrain, though U.S. officials have not confirmed targeting facilities or personnel.

In another development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for renewed dialogue and the implementation of agreements to reduce tensions in the Middle East and Gulf region, according to Chinese state media, Xinhua.