Saudi Arabia says attempted Mecca drone attack ‘red line’ as Houthis deny claim
The escalation between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia comes as the Iranian-backed group reportedly met with US officials in Oman to discuss maritime security.
Turkey's foreign ministry has strongly condemned the Houthi drone attack launched on the holy city of Makkah, reaffirming its support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and security. The ministry reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of Houthi attacks that threaten regional stability and security. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously expressed the Kingdom's condemnation of the Houthi militia's hostile drone launch towards Makkah on September 15, 2026, describing it as a cowardly terrorist attack against the birthplace of Islam and a provocation to Muslims worldwide.
This was the second attempt by the Houthi militia to target Makkah, following an incident on July 27, 2017.
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