Saudi Royal Conflict: Allegations Against Crown Prince

Saad al-Jabri, a former Saudi official, claimed that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged King Salman's signature to launch the war against Yemen's Houthi rebels. This claim is part of a larger dispute involving al-Jabri's children being imprisoned in Saudi Arabia. The allegations highlight the intense power struggle within the Saudi royal family.

Saad al-Jabri, a former Saudi intelligence official, alleged on Monday that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged his father's signature to initiate Saudi Arabia's prolonged war against Yemen's Houthi rebels. Al-Jabri made these claims during a BBC interview, adding layers to his ongoing conflict with the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia has yet to respond to these unsupported allegations. Al-Jabri, who resides in exile in Canada, said the charges stem from a broader struggle, which includes the imprisonment of his two children believed to be an attempt to lure him back to Saudi Arabia. He also accused the crown prince of seeking his assassination.

Al-Jabri claimed he had an agreement with the Obama administration for an aerial bombardment campaign against the Houthis. However, Prince Mohammed reportedly overturned this plan, allegedly forging a royal decree for a ground operation. The accusations underscore a deepening rift within the royal family during an already complex geopolitical struggle in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)