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2026-09-16 11:47
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
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What each side is saying
- NBC NewsLean left
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.
Read at nbcnews.com → - NPRLean left
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support.
Read at npr.org → - BBC NewsCenter
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".
Read at bbc.co.uk → - New York PostLean right
The attacks on Saudi Arabia have shocked global energy markets roiled by the six-month US-Iran war, which has slowed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle.
Read at nypost.com →
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NBC NewsLean left
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attacking Mecca, warns holy city is a ‘red line’
Read at nbcnews.com →NPRLean left
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
Read at npr.org →BBC NewsCenter
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
Read at bbc.co.uk →BBC NewsCenter
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
Read at bbc.co.uk →The New York TimesLean left
Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca
Read at nytimes.com →New York PostLean right
Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone strike outside of Mecca
Read at nypost.com →CNBCCenter
Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim
Read at cnbc.com →ReutersCenter
Saudi coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca - Reuters
Read at reuters.com →Al JazeeraLean left
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca
Read at aljazeera.com →ReutersCenter
Saudi-led coalition says it destroys Houthi drone south of Mecca - Reuters
Read at reuters.com →The Epoch TimesLean right
Saudi Arabia Issues Mecca ‘Potential Danger’ Warning Amid Houthi Strikes - theepochtimes.com
Read at theepochtimes.com →Fox NewsRight
Saudi Arabia issues NEW WARNING to Houthis after citizens injured in attack
Watch at youtube.com →BreitbartRight
Alarms Sound in Islam's Holiest City, Mecca, as Houthi Campaign Against Saudi Arabia Continues
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