Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Attack on Mecca Thwarted, Calls it a 'Red Line'
Summary
Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a Houthi drone attack on Mecca and called the incident a red line, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy city. Pakistan, Turkey and the OIC condemned the alleged attack as regional tensions rise.
Key Points
- Saudi Arabia says a drone launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels was intercepted before entering Mecca's airspace.
- The Houthis denied launching the attack, while Saudi officials called it a red line.
- Pakistan, Turkey and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the incident.
- The United States said it does not want to be directly involved, as regional tensions continue to escalate.
