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Yemen's Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Mecca region | Reuters

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Houthis deny drone attack after Saudi Arabia reports interception near Mecca

Yemen's Houthi rebels denied launching any attack toward Saudi Arabia on Friday after the Saudi-led coalition announced it had intercepted and destroyed a drone over the Mecca region. The conflicting claims highlight ongoing tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Saudi-led coalition.

Oct 30, 2026·7 sourcesYemen civil warRenewed escalation in Yemen's civil warHouthi drone attacks on Saudi ArabiaHouthi attacks on Saudi airportsHouthi-Saudi escalationHouthi drone attack near MakkahWars & conflictsClaimed Houthi strike on Ras Tanura October 2026
Houthis deny drone attack after Saudi Arabia reports interception near Mecca
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