Saudi Coalition Claims Houthi Drone Targeted Mecca in Escalating Conflict
Saudi coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca, sparking global concern and deepening regional tensions.
POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi-led military coalition accused Yemen’s Houthi rebels of launching a drone attack near the holy city of Mecca, triggering widespread condemnation and heightening tensions in the Middle East.
The incident marks the second reported attempt by the Houthis to target the sacred site, which draws millions of pilgrims annually. The coalition claimed it intercepted and destroyed the drone before it entered restricted airspace over Mecca, reinforcing its stance that the security of the Two Holy Mosques is a non-negotiable red line.
The Houthis dismissed the coalition’s claims as false, calling the allegations a worn-out lie. Meanwhile, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attack as heinous, while regional powers like Egypt and Qatar warned of severe consequences if the Bab al-Mandab Strait remains disrupted. Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
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