Saudi Arabia has accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, saying it intercepted a drone before it entered the airspace over the city. The Houthis swiftly denied targeting Mecca, saying their operations had targeted Saudi oil facilities and military bases, “far removed” from the sacred site of the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Saudi Arabia has accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, saying it intercepted a drone before it entered the airspace over the city. The Houthis swiftly denied targeting Mecca, saying their operations had targeted Saudi oil facilities and military bases, “far removed” from the sacred site of the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.
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