A shocking report from a former Saudi official accuses Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of forging his father’s signature to initiate the ongoing war against Yemen’s Houthis. Saad al-Jabri, now living in exile in Canada, made these allegations in an interview with the BBC. The kingdom has dismissed him as a “discredited former government official,” but the claims raise serious concerns about the prince’s authority and actions.
Al-Jabri’s claims point to a pattern of aggressive behavior by Prince Mohammed, who has consolidated power and silenced dissent since the war began in 2015. The conflict, originally promised to be swift, has become a protracted humanitarian crisis, with over 150,000 deaths and widespread suffering.
The revelation of alleged forgery and manipulation of the royal decree comes as a stark reminder of the prince’s unchecked authority and the devastating consequences of his decisions. This development underscores the urgent need for accountability and transparency in Saudi leadership.