Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Makkah
Riyadh: Saudi air defences intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia near Makkah, Islam’s holiest city, the Saudi-led military coalition said early on Wednesday.The un...
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi militia near Makkah, Islam's holiest city, according to the Saudi-led military coalition. The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, denied the accusation.
The incident prompted reactions from various countries. India expressed deep concern over the attempted drone attack and called for early restoration of peace in West Asia. The US Embassy in Riyadh warned Americans to reconsider traveling to Saudi Arabia amid the threat of Iranian drone and missile strikes.
The drone interception occurred amid heightened tensions in the region. According to France 24, Saudi Arabia had declared Makkah a "red line" as it faced large-scale Houthi strikes since early September.
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- Islamic world erupts in outrage over Houthi attack targeting Makkah saudigazette.com.sa
- Asif says Makkah pact may be activated amid Houthi attacks dailytimes.com.pk
