Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi missiles, drones; group denies targeting Mecca

Saudi air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh, Mecca, and other areas, marking an escalation in cross-border attacks. The Houthis deny targeting Mecca, but the incident underscores heightened hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi Arabia. This is part of an ongoing pattern of attacks, though the denial adds a diplomatic dimension.

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