Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca, Warns ‘Red Line’
Summary
Saudi Arabia's air defenses reportedly destroyed a Houthi-deployed drone near Mecca, Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The Iran-backed Houthis deny targeting Mecca and claim they shot down a Saudi fighter jet.
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