Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Mecca; Houthis Deny Targeting Holy City

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Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that it had intercepted a Houthi drone it said was headed toward Mecca, describing the security of Islam's holiest site as a 'red line.' The Houthi movement denied any intention to target Mecca, rejecting Saudi claims outright. In the same escalation, the Houthis claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen's Marib province. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the loss of any aircraft. The exchange marks a significant flashpoint in the ongoing conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces in Yemen.

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