Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line'
Summary
Saudi Arabia said that Yemen’s Houthi group attacked the holy city of Mecca by sending a drone, which Saudi forces claim to have shot down. The Houthis denied this and called Saudi Arabia’s statement false.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia accused the Houthi group from Yemen of targeting Mecca with a drone attack.
- The attack was described by Saudi officials as "cowardly."
- Saudi forces said they intercepted and shot down the drone before it reached Mecca.
- The Houthis denied launching a drone attack and called the accusation a lie.
- Mecca is the holiest city in Islam and hosts millions of pilgrims annually.
- The event caused anger in the Muslim world.
- The conflict involves regional tensions, including interests of Iran and the strategic Red Sea area.
- This incident is part of the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen.
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