Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of drone attack on Mecca, calls it a 'red line'
Riyadh says it intercepted a Houthi drone targeting Islam's holiest city; the Yemen-based group denies the claim.
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday of launching a "cowardly" attack targeting Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which draws millions of pilgrims annually. The kingdom said it shot down a drone heading toward the city and warned that such attacks represent a "red line."
The Houthis rejected Saudi Arabia's account as a "lie." The accusation has drawn outrage across the Muslim world, according to France 24.
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- Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line' — France 24 — English
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