As the war lingers in Yemen, a former Saudi official has claimed that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged his father's signature on a royal decree, to launch the kingdom's devastating war against the Houthi rebels.
The war in Yemen, which began in 2015, has resulted in one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. Over 150,000 people have lost their lives, and tens of thousands more have been displaced.
At the heart of this conflict is Mohammed bin Salman, who was the defense minister at the time the war began.
Saad al-Jabri, a former Saudi intelligence official now living in exile in Canada, claims that a credible source within the Saudi Interior Ministry confirmed to him that Salman signed the decree in place of his father, who was allegedly suffering from deteriorating mental capacity at the time.
The allegations have sparked concerns about the stability of the Saudi monarchy and the role of Crown Prince, who has been increasingly assertive in his leadership style.
The prince has been known for his crackdown on dissent and perceived threats to his power, and this latest accusation raises questions about his accountability.
The Saudi government has not responded to the allegations but has previously described al-Jabri as a 'discredited former government official.' But, the claims have sparked international concern, with many calling for an investigation into the matter.