A new war in the Middle East? According to information from Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia has reportedly shared intelligence with the United States indicating that Iran may “imminently” attack the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Due to this transfer of information, the United States and the countries of the region have increased the alert level of their military forces, the famous newspaper reported Tuesday night.
The White House National Security Council told the Reuters news agency it was “concerned” about the potential threat, saying “Washington was in constant contact with the Saudis.”
“We will not hesitate to act to defend our interests and those of our partners in the region,” warned a spokesman for this security agency.
Many demonstrations in Iran
Iran is shaken by an unprecedented wave of protests after the death of Masha Amini. Demonstrations denounced by the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s ideological army, which accused the West of being in on the maneuver.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on major state policies, has repeatedly accused the US, Israel and their “agents” (including Saudi Arabia) of fomenting the protest movement.
According to Wall Street Journala possible Iranian attack on the Saudi Kingdom would be an effort by the regime to divert attention from the protests.
Source: BFM TV
