House votes to end Iran war as Houthis target Mecca; Hegseth impeachment called
Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone near Islam's holiest city as U.S. lawmakers approved a war powers resolution for the third time.
Saudi Arabia's air defenses destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca yesterday before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, according to a kingdom spokesperson. The Iran-aligned group's strike came as tensions escalate in the region.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the war in Iran following a Congressional Budget Office report showing the conflict has cost at least $38 billion and severely depleted U.S. defensive missile stockpiles. Republican congressman Thomas Massie separately proposed impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging constitutional violations in his handling of the Iran conflict and civilian deaths in related conflicts.
Sources
- First Thing: Houthis appear to target Mecca as House votes to end Trump’s war on Iran — The Guardian — World
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