Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca
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The security of Islam’s two holiest sites and of pilgrims was a “red line”, coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said early on Wednesday, adding that the coalition would take necessary deterrent measures against the Houthis.
Mecca, home to shrines sacred to Muslims worldwide, is Islam’s holiest city and the focal point of
Saudi Arabia calls Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Houthis dismiss it as ‘worn-out lie’Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone just south of Mecca on Tuesday before it could enter the holy city's restricted airspace.
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The security of Islam’s two holiest sites and of pilgrims was a “red line”, coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said early on Wednesday, adding that the coalition would take necessary deterrent measures against the Houthis.
Saudi Arabia calls Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Houthis dismiss it as ‘worn-out lie’Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone just south of Mecca on Tuesday before it could enter the holy city's restricted airspace.
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Mecca, home to shrines sacred to Muslims worldwide, is Islam’s holiest city and the focal point of