Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone targeting Mecca airspace
Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone before it entered the prohibited airspace over Mecca on September 15, 2026.
The Arab League's Secretary General, Nabil Fahmy, has strongly condemned the ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia. In a statement, Fahmy expressed his deepest condemnation of the attacks, which have resulted in injuries and material damage. He firmly reiterated the Arab League's complete rejection of these attacks, emphasizing their complete violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
Fahmy warned that these acts pose a grave threat to civilian lives, regional security, and stability. He reaffirmed his full support for Saudi Arabia and its measures to protect its security and sovereignty, as well as the safety of its citizens. Fahmy stressed that the safety of the Saudi Kingdom is a critical part of Arab national security.
He highlighted that the persistent targeting of Arab states exacerbates tensions, fuels further escalation, and endangers regional security and stability. Fahmy also urged respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab states and adherence to international law to prevent the situation from escalating and the region from descending further into instability.
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