Reports Allege Foiled Coup Attempt and Assassination Plot Targeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Reports circulating on social media have alleged that Saudi intelligence authorities arrested several military officers and individuals allegedly linked to an attempted assassination of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a suspected military coup plot in Saudi Arabia. The claims suggest that security forces intervened to prevent the alleged operation from succeeding. However, the reports have not been independently verified, and no confirmed evidence has been established regarding the alleged assassination attempt or coup.
According to the circulating claims, individuals connected to a figure identified as Prince Mubarak bin Nawaf Al-Duaysi Al Saud were among those allegedly targeted in the investigation. The reports further allege that the suspected coup attempt received support from Yemen’s Houthi movement. Details concerning the alleged involvement of military personnel, the identities of those reportedly detained, and the circumstances surrounding the purported operation remain unclear. No independently verified information has been established to substantiate these allegations.
The claims, if substantiated, would represent a significant security development for Saudi Arabia, given Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s prominent role in the country’s political leadership. Nevertheless, as of publication, the allegations should be treated with caution. No authenticated official statement or independently corroborated reporting has been established here confirming the reported arrests, the alleged assassination plot, or claims of external support from the Houthis. Further clarification from Saudi authorities and credible international news organizations would be necessary to determine whether the reported events actually occurred.
Editor’s Note: This report summarizes unverified allegations circulating online. It does not constitute confirmation that a coup attempt or assassination plot took place in Saudi Arabia.
