Saudi Crown Prince shifts location to a bunker-equipped palace!

Bangla Press Desk: A deadly attack over the weekend on Saudi Arabia's main international airport has highlighted the mounting crisis facing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured in the attack carried out by Iran-backed Houthi fighters.
A report by *The Wall Street Journal* states that, amidst escalating security threats, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been moving between heavily guarded palaces equipped with bunkers. This violence is hindering his ambition to transform Saudi Arabia into a global hub for tourism and investment.
In their report, journalists Samar Saeed and Georgi Kantchev analyze how certain decisions made by the Crown Prince himself have led to the current situation.
Rising expenditures in the defense and infrastructure sectors are straining the funds needed to implement economic diversification plans. Consequently, there are concerns that initiatives to reduce oil dependency and expand the Saudi economy into new sectors could be jeopardized.
US President Donald Trump has indicated the possibility of US intervention following the intensification of the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Iran-backed Houthi fighters.
Yesterday, President Trump hinted at direct US intervention in the conflict. After Saudi Arabia warned of a retaliatory strike, he told reporters that the United States might also join in such a counter-attack.
*The Wall Street Journal* reported that, due to the intensified Houthi attacks on Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been kept out of the public eye within a tight security perimeter.
According to the report, he was last seen in public on Tuesday, when he donated blood to support a national blood donation drive. He has not been seen in public since then.
Citing Saudi officials, the report states, "The 41-year-old Crown Prince is moving between heavily guarded palaces equipped with bunkers. A select special security team is responsible for his protection."
As a result of the escalating attacks, some areas of Riyadh have turned into conflict zones. Workers in the city's financial district, students from various international schools, and diplomats have been advised to evacuate the buildings or seek safe shelter.
Due to the intensification of Houthi attacks, schools in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, have been closed, and online classes have been introduced.
According to a report by *The Journal*, Saudi officials have warned that the country's stockpile of missile interceptors is running low. Faced with the challenge of protecting a vast territory while simultaneously countering threats of attacks in multiple locations, Saudi Arabia is repositioning its air-defense batteries to safeguard strategic sites such as royal palaces and critical energy infrastructure.
Earlier last month, US President Donald Trump described Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a "close friend."
Responding to questions from journalists regarding the influence and advances of Houthi fighters in Yemen, Trump said, "Everything will work out fine. The situation will be very good."
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for Saturday's attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. That attack left 13 people dead and over 300 injured. Additionally, an attack on Monday resulted in one death and 11 injuries.
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