Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attacking Mecca, warns holy city is a ‘red line’ — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-attacking-mecca-warns-holy-city-is-a-red-lineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Saudi Arabia Warns Houthis After Drone Interception Near Meccahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-attacking-mecca-warns-holy-city-is-a-red-linehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-attacking-mecca-warns-holy-city-is-a-red-line#u73108Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:11:07 +0000Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone near the holy city of Mecca, declaring attacks on the site a red line. While the Saudi coalition confirms the interception, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels deny targeting the city. Simultaneously, the Houthis claim to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet, releasing video footage of the wreckage. These events occur amid a broader regional conflict involving the US and Iran, with the US House voting to end Donald Trump's war on Iran while Iranian diplomats travel to China.Why it mattersMecca is Islam's holiest city, making any perc