strikeSep 16, 2026

'Red line': Saudis down suspected Houthi drone near Mecca

Summary

The Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis vowed retaliation Wednesday after the Iran-backed group crossed a "red line" by launching a drone at Mecca, one of Islam's holiest sites. The attack caused an outrage across the Muslim world and escalated the regional conflict further.

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Daily SabahBy Daily Sabah
The Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis vowed retaliation Wednesday after the Iran-backed group crossed a "red line" by launching a drone at Mecca, one of Islam's holiest sites. The attack caused an outrage across the Muslim world and escalated the regional conflict further. …

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