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UAE strongly condemns Houthi drone attack attempt on Makkah

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the Houthi attempt to target Makkah in Saudi Arabia with a drone.

UAE strongly condemns Houthi drone attack attempt on Makkah

The United Arab Emirates has vehemently denounced the Houthis' attempt to target Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, with a drone. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE emphasized that such an act is a blatant breach of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a grave threat to its security and stability. The UAE reiterated its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia and its commitment to bolstering the kingdom's defenses.

Saudi Arabia, in response, labeled the incident as a "cowardly terrorist attack" and reiterated its right to employ all necessary steps to protect the security of its holy sites, pilgrims, and its entire nation.

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