Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca
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Saudi Arabia reports that a drone was intercepted before it entered Mecca, describing the incident as a “red line.” The drone was said to have been launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and was shot down south of the holy city. The Houthis deny any intent to target Mecca.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Al Jazeera·Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'
- BBC News·Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".
- NPR·Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support.
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