Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attacking Mecca, warns holy city is a ‘red line’
Saudi Arabia has accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Islam’s holiest city, declaring Mecca a “red line” in the escalating conflict.
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attacking Mecca, warns holy city is a ‘red line’
Saudi Arabia has accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Islam’s holiest city, declaring Mecca a “red line” in the escalating conflict. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
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Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'
The Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses had destroyed a Houthi-deployed drone just outside Mecca, Islam's holiest city.
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