Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis
Summary
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman called the Yemen-based Houthi group a “terrorist militia” and accused them of targeting the holy city of Mecca with drones. The king condemned these attacks as serious crimes and praised Saudi forces for protecting the country’s holy sites and citizens amid rising attacks by the Houthis.Key Facts
- King Salman called the Houthis a “terrorist militia” and said they targeted Mecca, Islam’s holiest city.
- Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi-launched drone aimed at Mecca last week; the Houthis denied responsibility.
- It was the first security alert in Mecca in nearly 10 years.
- King Salman praised the military and security forces for defending Saudi Arabia and its holy sites.
- Houthi attacks have increased in number and now target Saudi cities, energy facilities, and shipping routes.
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh, damaging fuel storage at the airport.
- The Houthis control Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, an important route for Saudi oil exports.
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan recently signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual defense against attacks.
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