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A group calling itself the “Brigades of the True Promise in the Arabian Peninsula” has threatened to target al Barakah nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi.
In a statement issued early on Wednesday, the group said: “In fulfilment of our duty in the battle of Islam against the Jews and their followers, and as a continuation of our operations that struck the fortresses of the enemies in the Arabian Peninsula, al Barakah nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi will be our next target, God willing.”
The “Brigades of the True Promise” are widely regarded as an alternative front used by the Iran-backed Houthi movement to carry out cross-border operations. After five years since its first appearance, on 23 January 2021, the group has resurfaced amid escalating tensions between Washington, Tehran and Tel Aviv.
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In a previous statement, the group—described as a front used by the Houthis as a cover—threatened to target US interests and embassies with missiles and drones and to halt oil flows in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
The latest statement came as Houthi militias warned they could resume attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, at a time of growing regional tensions between the United States and Iran.
The Houthis also released a video showing what they said was a previous attack on a British ship, which they claimed was part of a series of assaults on 228 vessels since the escalation began. The clip ended with the phrase “what is coming will be greater”, a message observers interpreted as a direct threat that such attacks could resume.
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