Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
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. (Image credit: Marzouq Al Jabri)
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Published3 d ago (Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:04:27 GMT)
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AuthorThe Associated Press