Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Houthi Drone Near Mecca Amid Escalating Conflict

Saudi Arabia shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca on Tuesday, sparking condemnation from across the region.

Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, said the security of the holy site is a 'red line' and warned that the kingdom would take deterrent action if necessary.

The Houthis denied the accusation, claiming their targets were actually Saudi oil facilities and military bases well away from Mecca.

This incident raises concerns about Riyadh's involvement in the broader US-Iran conflict and its potential impact on regional stability.