Bombshell allegations have emerged against Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, accusing him of forging his father’s signature on the decree that initiated the ongoing Yemen war against Houthi rebels. The claims were made by former Saudi official Saad al-Jabri in an interview with BBC, although the kingdom has dismissed him as discredited.
As the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed has faced criticism for his aggressive tactics in consolidating power, including crackdowns on dissent. Al-Jabri alleges that the prince illegally signed the decree for the war, leading to a yearslong conflict that has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and a humanitarian crisis.
Furthermore, al-Jabri claims that the prince orchestrated plans to have him killed and even considered assassinating former King Abdullah. These shocking revelations paint a disturbing picture of alleged misconduct and abuse of power at the highest levels of Saudi leadership.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen, coupled with accusations of forgery and assassination plots, underscores the turbulent and controversial reign of Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The implications of these allegations could have far-reaching consequences for the kingdom and its relations with the international community.