{
  "id": 7672565,
  "title": "Iran War Live Updates: Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it intercepted Houthi drone south of Mecca",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/iran-war-live-updates-saudi-led-coalition-in-yemen-says-it",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T00:57:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/iran-us-war-live-updates-strait-of-hormuz-attack-on-saudi-houthis-oil-price-11789519266661.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca, destroying it before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city, the coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki announced. The US-Iran war, now in its sixth month, has cost $38 billion, with projections of an additional $3 billion monthly, according to the Congressional Budget Office. This conflict is also expected to raise inflation by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2027. Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, shut following attacks by Iran-aligned groups, may resume operations within days, though repair estimates vary from five to six weeks. Iranian state news agency IRNA reported several explosions on Qeshm Island, the sounds believed to originate from the sea. The Houthis claim no threat to Mecca or other holy sites, denying any targeting of Islam's two most sacred locations.",
  "summary": "Iran War Live Updates: Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca as explosions are reported on Iran's Qeshm Island. US war costs hit $38 billion, while Saudi's key East-West oil pipeline could resume within days amid global supply concerns.",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone south of Mecca",
    "US-Iran war costs $38 billion, with $3 billion more monthly",
    "Saudi pipeline may resume operations within days"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/icac-operation-rosny-live-updates-jeremy-greenwood-to-return-to",
        "published": "2026-09-15T23:31:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "ICAC Operation Rosny LIVE updates: Jeremy Greenwood to return to witness box after Jean Nassif slams Elliott, Chandler in chaotic appearance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/icac-operation-rosny-live-updates-jeremy-greenwood-to-return-to-7656176",
        "published": "2026-09-15T23:31:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Saudi claims Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca, Yemeni group dismisses 'lies'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/saudi-claims-houthi-drone-destroyed-near-mecca-yemeni-group-dismisses",
        "published": "2026-09-16T02:29:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Yemen coastguard flees to Djibouti after Houthi takeover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/yemen-coastguard-flees-to-djibouti-after-houthi-takeover",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}