Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca
Summary
Saudi Arabia destroyed a drone sent by the Houthi group near the holy city of Mecca before it entered restricted airspace. Saudi Arabia’s military coalition said protecting Islam’s holy sites and pilgrims is a "red line" and warned it will respond strongly to future attacks.Key Facts
- Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday.
- The drone was stopped before entering the no-fly zone over Mecca, Islam’s holiest city.
- Protecting Mecca and other holy sites is considered a "red line" by the Saudi-led coalition.
- This was the second known Houthi attempt to target Mecca; a missile was launched near the city in 2017.
- The Houthi group denied targeting Mecca, calling the claim false.
- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attack and blamed the Houthis.
- Security alerts were issued in Mecca and other Saudi cities after a week of attacks by Iran-backed fighters.
- The Houthis control parts of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, threatening key shipping routes and Saudi oil exports.
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