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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Aimed at Mecca, India and Others Condemn Attack

A Houthi drone targeting the Mecca region was intercepted by Saudi forces, triggering international condemnation and raising concerns about security, religious sensitivities, and regional stability in the Middle East.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 17 Sept 2026, 7:59 pm UTC

Key moments · 8

India condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia at BRICS Summit

Times of India India ↗

Saudi Arabia intercepts armed Houthi drone near Mecca

Top World News- News18.com ↗

India voices concern over attempted attack on Mecca

The Hindu ↗

Yemeni Armed Forces deny attacking Mecca

Tehran Times ↗

Saudi Arabia calls Mecca a 'red line' after drone attack

TIME.com ↗

First fatality reported as drone debris hits Taif

Top World News- News18.com ↗

EU expresses full solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Middle East Eye ↗

Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy sites

Al Jazeera ↗

Coverage by day

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1 article

  1. Houthi leader denies Yemeni group targeted Mecca with drone
    Middle East Eye

4 articles

  1. Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy city
    Al Jazeera
  2. EU condemns alleged Houthi strikes on Mecca
    Middle East Eye
  3. Saudi Arabia Records First Death In Houthi Escalation As Drone Debris Hits Taif
    Top World News- News18.com
  4. World News Today Live Updates: UAE strongly condemns Houthi missile attempt targeting Mecca
    Indian Express

24 articles

  1. Houthis report Saudi strikes as Riyadh accuses them of targeting Mecca
    Japan Times
  2. Lebanon, Somalia condemn Houthi attack on Mecca
    Middle East Eye
  3. Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, calls it a 'red line'
    © AFP
  4. ‘Concerning’: India condemns Houthi drone attack near Mecca
    Indian Express
  5. Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack
    TIME.com

2 articles

  1. India condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, flags Bab-el-Mandeb shipping risks
    India Today
  2. ‘Threatens freedom of navigation through Bab-el-Mandeb’: India condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
    Times of India India