Iran rejects accusations Houthis targeted Mecca, suggests it could be 'false flag' operation
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-09-18 01:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, World News
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Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned on Thursday any aggression against Islamic holy sites, particularly Mecca, but pointed out that "a mere claim" of intercepting a drone is not enough to accuse the Houthis of the act.
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