Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi drone near Mecca
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-09-16 22:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict
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Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city, said a spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
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