Bunkers, handpicked guards: How Saudi Prince moves between palaces amid Houthi threat
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly moving between fortified, bunker-equipped palaces due to heightened security threats from Houthi rebels. The kingdom is struggling to defend its infrastructure against missile attacks, leading to a shift in military resources and a request for increased US support.
Why it matters
The vulnerability of Saudi leadership and infrastructure directly impacts global oil supply stability and regional security dynamics in the Middle East.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is moving between heavily guarded palaces equipped with bunkers as the kingdom faces renewed Houthi attacks amid the wider conflict linked to the Iran war, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.The crown prince’s last public appearance was on Tuesday, when he donated blood as part of a national donation drive.The 41-year-old crown prince is being protected by a handpicked security team, officials familiar with his movements said, as reported by Wall Street Journal.Saudi Arabia is struggling to shield key infrastructure and economic assets from further Houthi aattacks.At least one Houthi missile struck Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday, killing at least 12 people and injuring hundreds, many of them seriously.
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