Saudi air defense intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca; Houthis deny

Saudi-led coalition claims interception of a Houthi drone before it entered Mecca airspace; Houthis deny the incident. This is a continuation of ongoing cross-border attacks, but the targeting of Mecca, a holy city, would mark an escalation if confirmed. The claim is unverified, and the incident highlights Saudi air defense capabilities.