Ben Salman in a Shelter: WSJ Reveals Saudi Crown Prince's Movements Under Yemeni Attacks

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing officials familiar with the movements of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, that as attacks on the Saudi capital intensify, he is moving between heavily guarded palaces equipped with bunkers.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing officials with knowledge of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's movements, that he is moving between heavily guarded palaces equipped with shelters following the escalation of attacks on the Saudi capital.

According to Ambassador Arjan, the Wall Street Journal report states that a team of security forces personally selected by the 41-year-old prince is protecting him.

Bin Salman's last public appearance dates back to October 6 (a week ago); When he donated blood during a national blood donation drive.

This report was published after the deadliest attack on Riyadh in recent years. According to the announcement of the General Civil Aviation Organization of Saudi Arabia, the attack on the airport of this city on Saturday left at least 12 dead and 309 injured. Meanwhile, some other media reported 13 dead and more than 300 wounded and described this attack as the worst attack on Saudi Arabia in the past decade.

The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with Saudi Arabia's deliberations, that the country is now looking around the world to procure air defense systems and has asked Pakistan for help. According to this report, Riyadh is also increasingly seeking a diplomatic solution to the conflict; A conflict that otherwise seems difficult to contain.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has so far resisted Saudi calls for military aid aimed at pushing back Yemen's Ansarullah, although it has sent military advisers to the country.