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Saudi-led coalition claims to intercept Houthi drone targeting Mecca; Houthis deny claim

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 04:34 AM

A Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted a Houthi drone heading towards Mecca, according to AFP. The Houthis have denied the claim, calling Saudi Arabia's statement a lie.

The Saudi-led coalition stated that it destroyed a Houthi drone that was flying towards Mecca. However, the Houthis have refuted this statement, calling it a lie.

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Saudi-led coalition claims to intercept Houthi drone targeting Mecca; Houthis deny claim

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The Houthis deny Saudi Arabia's claim of intercepting a drone targeting the holy city.