Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-says-houthis-target-mecca-warns-of-red-lineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Saudi Arabia Warns Houthis Over Mecca Drone Attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-says-houthis-target-mecca-warns-of-red-linehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-says-houthis-target-mecca-warns-of-red-line#u72614Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:55:27 +0000Saudi Arabia accused Iran-backed Houthi rebels of targeting Islam's holiest city with a drone, declaring the holy site a red line. The Saudi coalition stated the drone was destroyed near Mecca, sparking regional outrage and condemnation from countries including India. Meanwhile, the Houthi movement rejected the accusation. Separately, the group claimed to have downed a Saudi fighter jet. Riyadh is also seeking international air defense support from countries like France, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Egypt as missile interceptors run low amid the ongoing conflict.Why it mattersThe acc