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title: "Saudi Arabia intercepts drone south of Mecca, blames Houthis"
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published: "2026-09-24T15:05:14.585Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-16T08:44:19.000Z"
updated: "2026-09-25T19:15:50.696Z"
trust_score: 42
critic_score: 45
hype_score: 41
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fact_check_status: "not-performed"
coverage_measured: "2026-09-25T18:04:54.527Z"
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# Saudi Arabia intercepts drone south of Mecca, blames Houthis

*Yemen's Houthi rebels deny targeting Islam's holiest city after kingdom declares it a 'red line'.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Saudi-led coalition; multiple outlets report Houthi denial.
- Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is based on digests, not full articles, limiting depth and detail.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use loaded language like 'red line' and 'attack' without full reporting context.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Mecca.
- The kingdom accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Mecca.
- The Houthis have denied targeting the holy city.
- Saudi Arabia declared Mecca a 'red line'.

Saudi Arabia announced that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Mecca. The kingdom accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels of launching the drone with the intention of attacking Islam's holiest city. Saudi Arabia has declared Mecca a 'red line'. The Houthi rebels have denied targeting Mecca.

## Coverage comparison

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated digests mention any specific details about the drone itself, such as its type or origin beyond attribution to the Houthis. The digests also do not include any information about potential military support for Saudi Arabia, beyond what was mentioned in some left-rated reports concerning Saudi Arabia's low missile interceptor levels.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 25 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 32% (8)
- Centre: 24% (6)
- Right: 44% (11)

26 of 51 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-25T18:04:54.527Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-25T19:15:50.696Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The Hindu reported that Saudi Arabia's air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on September 15, 2026. The coalition spokesperson stated this was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca. Houthi officials denied targeting the city, calling the allegation "an outright lie", according to The Hindu.
- Several outlets reported that Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Islam's holiest city. The reports noted that Mecca is a "red line" for the kingdom. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the strike, calling it a "heinous" attack.
- Reports mentioned the drone was intercepted before reaching prohibited airspace over Mecca. Some outlets also noted the Houthis' denial of the attack and their recent territorial gains on Yemen's Red Sea coast. The Toronto Star and Orlando Sentinel reported that Saudi Arabia is seeking allies' help as its missile defenses run low.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on Saudi Arabia's interception of a drone south of Mecca and the subsequent accusation against the Houthis. These reports consistently included the Houthi denial of targeting the holy city and Saudi Arabia's declaration of Mecca as a 'red line'. Several centre-rated digests, including Winnipeg Free Press, The Hamilton Spectator, WPLG, News 4 JAX, Boston 25 News, and Internewscast, used similar phrasing to describe the events. BBC News reported that the Houthis denied targeting the city after the Saudi-led coalition accused them of a 'disgraceful act'.

### Right

- Right-rated reports highlighted Saudi Arabia's interception of a drone near Mecca and the kingdom's declaration of the city as a 'red line'. These digests also mentioned the Houthi denial of the attack. Daily Sabah reported that the Saudi-led coalition vowed retaliation after the Houthis crossed a 'red line' by launching a drone at Mecca. Topwar.ru noted that Brigadier-General Turki Al-Maliki, a representative of the Arab coalition, stated the interception occurred around 18:50 local time.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 2
- mixed: 8
- high: 10
- unknown: 26
- veryHigh: 4

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

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- [Semafor](https://semafor.com/article/09/25/2026/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-missiles) — Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles
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- [defapress.ir](https://defapress.ir/fa/news/864053/%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%DA%86%D9%86%D8%AF%DB%8C%D9%86-%D9%86%D9%82%D8%B7%D9%87-%DB%8C%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%B7-%D8%AC%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86) — Saudi Warplanes Bomb Several Locations in Yemen
- [lantidiplomatico.it](https://lantidiplomatico.it/dettnews-oltre_760_raid_sauditi_sullo_yemen_da_inizio_escalation/82_69026) — Over 760 Saudi Raids on Yemen From Beginning Escalation
- [RPP](https://rpp.pe/mundo/medio-oriente/los-huties-denuncian-28-ataques-de-arabia-saudi-contra-yemen-en-las-ultimas-24-horas-noticia-1708541) — Houthis Denounces 28 Attacks by Saudi Arabia on Yemen in the Last 24 Hours
- [Goodreturns](https://tamil.goodreturns.in/news/trump-pulls-back-from-joint-saudi-strike-at-last-minute-as-iran-declares-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-083105.html) — Trump Backed Down at the Last minute.. Is Hormuz opening?.. There Is No Room for that Discussion - Iran's Plan
- [CNBCindonesia](https://cnbcindonesia.com/market/20260921111834-19-769489/video-houthi-serang-riyadh-ihsg-melemah-rupiah-anjlok-rp-17800-usd) — Houthi Attacks on Riyadh, JCI Weakens, Rupiah Falls to Rp 17,800/USD
- [SRI](https://sri.org.pk/us-warns-middle-east-conflict-could-escalate-rapidly-urges-citizens-to-reconsider-travel) — US Warns Middle East Conflict Could ‘Escalate Rapidly’, Urges Citizens To Reconsider Travel
- [IOL](https://iol.co.za/news/world/us-warns-middle-east-war-could-escalate-rapidly-after-missile-attack-on-riyadh-c9b26ca8-1c87-41ac-9c82-df18aa0187a1) — US warns Middle East war could 'escalate rapidly' after missile attack on Riyadh
- [African News Agency](https://africannewsagency.com/us-warns-middle-east-war-could-escalate-rapidly-after-missile-attack-on-riyadh) — US warns Middle East war could 'escalate rapidly' after missile attack on Riyadh
- [Thelocalreport.in](https://articles.thelocalreport.in/us-warns-of-rapid-escalation-in-middle-east-war) — US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES
- [Documento](https://documentonews.gr/article/fovoi-ton-ipa-gia-klimakosi-meta-tin-epithesi-ton-chouthi-sto-riant) — US Fears Escalation After Houthi Attack on Riyadh
- [SOFX](https://sofx.com/houthi-attack-reaches-riyadh-for-the-first-time-since-july) — Houthi Attack Reaches Riyadh for the First Time Since July
- [La Voce di Venezia](https://lavocedivenezia.it/bremmer-lescalation-in-arabia-saudita-sarebbe-stata-pianificata-con-liran-per-ricattare-la-regione-avvertimento-sul-ruolo-della-cina) — Bremmer: The Escalation in Saudi Arabia Would Be Planned with Iran to Re-Enact the Region; Warning About China's Role
- [Philstar Global](https://philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/21/2557834/dmw-no-ofws-affected-riyadh-explosions) — DMW: No OFWs affected in Riyadh explosions
- [De Morgen](https://demorgen.be/nieuws/houthi-s-vuren-barrage-van-raketten-en-drones-af-op-riyad~bdb8a2fc) — Houthis Fire ‘Barrage of Rockets and Drones’ at Riyadh
- [Thanh Niên](https://thanhnien.vn/buoc-leo-thang-moi-tai-trung-dong-185260920220057797.htm) — A New Escalation in the Middle East.
- [Irish Times](https://irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2026/09/20/the-irish-times-view-on-houthi-attacks-upping-the-ante-in-the-gulf) — The Irish Times view on Houthi attacks: upping the ante in the Gulf
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/553209/i-saoudaraviki-aeroporia-pragmatopoiise-28-aeroporikes-epidromes-stin-yemeni-lene-oi-xoythi) — Saudi Air Force Carried Out 28 Airstrikes in Yemen, Houthis Say
- [asriran.com](https://asriran.com/fa/news/1193012/%D8%B3%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86-760-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%DB%8C%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF) — Quick: Saudi Arabia Bombed Yemen 760 Times
- [Le Temps](https://letemps.ch/monde/moyenorient/menace-d-escalade-dans-le-golfe-persique-l-arabie-saoudite-et-les-etats-unis-face-aux-dilemmes-d-une-nouvelle-guerre) — Climbing Threat in the Persian Gulf: Saudi Arabia and the United States Face the Dilemmas of a New War
- [republika.mk](https://republika.mk/vesti/svet/napadite-na-hutite-ja-stavaat-saudiska-arabija-vo-se-pokatastrofalna-strateshka-poziczija) — Houthi Attacks Put Saudi Arabia in an Increasingly Disastrous Strategic Position
- [BitHub.pl](https://bithub.pl/?p=387231) — Stock Markets Are Counting Losses After the Houthi Attack on Riyadh. Check Out What Could Turn the Tide This Week.
- [military-stuff.org](https://military-stuff.org/saudi-under-attack-drone-attack-near-saudi-arabias-mecca-triggers-security-alert-wion) — Saudi Under Attack: Drone Attack Near Saudi Arabia’s Mecca Triggers Security Alert
- [Meduza](https://meduza.io/news/2026/09/20/husity-zayavili-chto-nanesli-udary-po-chuvstvitelnym-ob-ektam-v-er-riyade) — Husita Claimed to Have Attacked Sensitive Sites in Riyadh
- [merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/huthi-angriffe-auf-saudi-arabien-verschaerfen-die-lage-zr-94501313.html) — Huthi Offensive Expands: Militia Claims Attacks in Saudi Arabia – Middle East Conflict Before Escalation
- [Kreiszeitung](https://kreiszeitung.de/politik/huthi-angriffe-auf-saudi-arabien-verschaerfen-die-lage-zr-94501313.html) — Huthi Offensive Expands: Militia Claims Attacks in Saudi Arabia – Middle East Conflict Before Escalation
- [mannheim24.de](https://mannheim24.de/politik-wirtschaft/huthi-angriffe-auf-saudi-arabien-verschaerfen-die-lage-zr-94501313.html) — Huthi Offensive Expands: Militia Claims Attacks in Saudi Arabia – Middle East Conflict Before Escalation
- [WSVN](https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/saudi-arabia-confirms-yemens-houthi-rebels-tried-to-attack-its-capital-with-a-ballistic-missile) — Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
- [Janam TV](https://janamtv.com/81060444) — Houthi Ballistic Missile Attack Attempt Targeting Riyadh; Saudi Says Missile Intercepted
- [De Telegraaf](https://telegraaf.nl/buitenland/alarm-in-midden-oosten-iran-dreigt-met-beslissende-oorlog/161710712.html) — Alarm in the Middle East: Iran Threatens 'Decisive War'
- [וואלה!](https://news.walla.co.il/item/3869070) — Will the Conflict Between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis Drag Israel Into Escalation in the Middle East?
- [Volkskrant](https://volkskrant.nl/buitenland/houthi-s-vuren-barrage-van-raketten-en-drones-af-op-riyad~bdb8a2fc) — Houthis Fire ‘Barrage of Rockets and Drones’ at Riyadh
- [azeritimes.com](https://azeritimes.com/un-gcc-chiefs-condemn-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia) — UN, GCC chiefs condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
- [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/bih/1073968/islamska-zajednica-osudila-napade-na-kraljevinu-saudijsku-arabiju) — Islamic Community Condemns Attacks on Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- [www.dnevnik.bg](https://dnevnik.bg/sviat/2026/09/20/4957462_sauditska_arabiia_potvurdi_za_ataka_na_hutite_s/?ref=rss) — Saudi Arabia Confirms Houthi Ballistic Missile Attack
- [anews.com.tr](https://anews.com.tr/world/2026/09/20/un-gulf-cooperation-council-chiefs-condemn-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia) — UN, Gulf Cooperation Council chiefs condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
- [dnpindia.in](https://dnpindia.in/world/saudi-arabia-in-the-line-of-fire-fresh-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-stuns-sa/615435) — Saudi Arabia in the Line of Fire! Fresh Houthi Attack On Riyadh Stuns SA
- [La Repubblica](https://repubblica.it/esteri/2026/09/20/news/ian_bremmer_intervista_escalation_arabia_saudita_houthi_iran_ricattare_regione-425595805) — Bremmer: Escalation in Saudi Arabia Studied Together with Iran to Blackmail the Region of Saudi Arabia
- [AJN Agencia de Noticias](https://agenciaajn.com/noticia/tras-el-ataque-en-riad-no-existe-unanimidad-en-arabia-saudita-respecto-a-los-proximos-pasos-contra-los-huties-313555) — After the Attack in Riyadh, There Is No Unanimity in Saudi Arabia Regarding the Next Steps Against the Houthis
- [institutdeslibertes.org](https://institutdeslibertes.org/larabie-saoudite-attaquee-par-les-houthis) — Saudi Arabia Attacked by the Houthis-Institut Des Libertés
- [olympia](https://olympia.gr/1668945/diethni/synoliki-politiki-lysi-stin-yemeni-zita-to-symvoylio-asfaleias) — Security Council Calls for Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen
- [rojnews.news](https://rojnews.news/?p=731686) — Security Council Calls on Houthis to End Attacks - Middle East
- [Augsburger Allgemeine](https://augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/live-ticker-iran-un-sicherheitsrat-verurteilt-huthi-angriffe-auf-saudi-arabien-113333077) — UN Security Council Condemns Huthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
- [plovdiv24.bg](https://plovdiv24.bg/novini/mejdunarodni/Masiran-raketen-udar-po-Sauditska-Arabiya-Goryat-Dzheda-i-Yanbu-sireni-i-krai-Riyad-3027352) — Massive Missile Strike on Saudi Arabia: Jeddah and Yanbu Burning, Sirens Also Near Riyadh
- [Gulf Times](https://gulf-times.com/article/733631/international/un-security-council-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia) — UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
- [The Muslim Times](https://themuslimtimes.info/2026/09/19/grand-mosque-imam-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-islamic-holy-sites) — Grand Mosque imam condemns Houthi attacks on Islamic holy sites
- [The American Spectator](https://spectator.org/will-saudi-arabia-fight-the-houthis-and-join-the-abraham-accords) — Will Saudi Arabia Fight the Houthis and Join the Abraham Accords? – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
- [bankingnews.gr](https://bankingnews.gr/index.php?id=900302) — Hell in S. Arabia – Houthis Attacked Prince Bin Salman's Palace – US Commander in Chief Extremely Worried
- [BARE NAKED ISLAM](https://barenakedislam.com/2026/09/18/when-the-houthis-iranian-backed-proxies-from-yemen-staged-an-attack-on-mecca-in-saudi-arabia-islams-holiest-site-guess-who-stepped-in-to-help-thwart-the-attacks) — When the Houthis, Iranian-backed proxies from Yemen, staged an attack on Mecca in Saudi Arabia, Islam’s holiest site, guess who stepped in to help thwart the attacks?
- [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Iqtsad/2786709) — Economy: EU: Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Are Unacceptable and Hamper the Global Economy
- [The Hans India](https://thehansindia.com/news/national/red-sea-tensions-attempted-attack-on-mecca-threaten-regional-stability-mea-1123248) — Red Sea tensions, attempted attack on Mecca threaten regional stability: MEA
- [North Africa Post](https://northafricapost.com/100364-rabat-condemns-houthi-attacks-against-holy-city-of-mecca.html) — Rabat Condemns Houthi Attacks against Holy City of Mecca – The North Africa Post
- [The Quint](https://thequint.com/news/webqoof/old-video-of-a-missile-show-houthi-drone-intercepted-over-mecca-false-claim-fact-check) — Old Video Shared as Recent Visuals of Houthi Drone Intercepted Over Mecca
- [Il Tempo](https://iltempo.it/tv-news/2026/09/18/video/pakistan-proteste-contro-il-presunto-attacco-degli-houthi-alla-mecca-49172180) — Pakistan, Protests Against the Alleged Houthi Attack on Mecca
- [MondialNews](https://mondialnews.com/2026/09/18/saudi-arabia-condemns-houthi-attack-on-mecca-declares-it-a-red-line) — Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Attack on Mecca | Declares It a 'Red Line'
- [Sambad English](https://sambadenglish.com/national-international-news/world/houthi-leader-denies-targeting-mecca-amid-escalating-tensions-with-saudi-arabia-12546869) — Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca amid escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia
- [Malay News- Malaysian newspapers from Kuala Lumpur](https://malay.news/makkah-bukan-sasaran-houthi) — 'Makkah Bukan Sasaran Houthi'
- [India News Australia](https://indianews.com.au/houthi-leader-denies-targeting-mecca-amid-escalating-tensions-with-saudi-arabia) — Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca amid escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia
- [Mangalorean.com](https://mangalorean.com/houthi-leader-denies-targeting-mecca-amid-escalating-tensions-with-saudi-arabia) — Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca amid escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia
- [www.eldiario.net](https://eldiario.net/portal/2026/09/17/lider-huti-niega-intento-de-ataque-contra-la-meca-1956) — Houthi Leader Denies Attempted Attack on Mecca (19:56)
- [Antiwar.com](https://news.antiwar.com/2026/09/17/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-targeting-mecca-yemeni-officials-deny-involvement) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca, Yemeni Officials Deny Involvement
- [mosaiquefm.net](https://mosaiquefm.net/ar/%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%86%D8%B3-%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9/1530577/%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%86%D8%B3-%D8%AA-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9) — Tunisia Condemns the Attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- [Latin Times](https://latintimes.com/houthis-claim-saudi-f-15-kill-riyadh-downs-drone-near-mecca-red-sea-wars-threat-global-energy-599305) — Houthis Claim a Saudi F-15 Kill and Riyadh Downs a Drone Near Mecca — Red Sea War's Threat to Global Energy
- [TF1 INFO](https://tf1info.fr/international/verif-la-mecque-visee-par-les-houthis-du-yemen-attention-a-ces-fausses-videos-2464785.html) — Verif' - Mecca Targeted by Yemen's Houthis ? Beware of These Fake Videos
- [ulusal.com.tr](https://ulusal.com.tr/dunya/yemen-ensarullah-lideri-el-husi-mekke-saldirisi-yalanina-sert-tepki-gosterdi-15102500) — Yemeni Ansarullah Leader Al-Houthi Strongly Reacted to the "Mecca Attack" Lie.
- [Insider Paper](https://insiderpaper.com/eu-voices-solidarity-with-riyadh-condemns-houthis-strikes) — EU voices 'solidarity' with Riyadh, condemns Houthis strikes
- [Terra](https://terra.com.br/noticias/mundo/ue-manifesta-solidariedade-a-arabia-saudita-e-pede-fim-de-ataques-dos-houthis,a7a6cae1cfbd0568fe97acfd79445b22o230ashw.html) — EU Expresses Solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Calls for an End to Houthi Attacks
- [borsen.dk](https://borsen.dk/nyheder/udland/analyse-verdens-storste-olieeksportor-ramt-af-ny-terrortrussel) — Analysis: World's Largest Oil Exporter Hit by New Terrorist Threat
- [fm.gov.om](https://fm.gov.om/en/56354) — Oman condemns criminal attacks targeting Mecca
- [iskra.gr](https://iskra.gr/chouthi-epithesi-stin-aramco-sto-yanbu-stin-periochi-i-elliniki-patriot) — Houthi: Attack on Aramco in Yanbu – Greek Patriot in the Area
- [turkishminute.com](https://turkishminute.com/2026/09/17/turkey-condemns-alleged-houthi-drone-attack-targeting-mecca) — Turkey condemns alleged Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca - Turkish Minute
- [Sub News](https://dailysubnews.com/news-312112) — The Houthis Are Like Mecca and They Are so Reprehensible to Kush, Uzbekistan.
- [radioradicale.it](https://radioradicale.it/scheda/798980/il-punto-sulla-guerra-usa-iran-i-ribelli-houthi-sostenuti-da-teheran-non-si-fermano) — The Point About the US-Iran War. The Houthi Rebels, Supported by Tehran, Do Not Stop After Targeting the Aramco Plants in Yanbu. Why Israel Tries to Avoid, for Now, a New Military Intervention Against the Houthi? The Three Developments that Could
- [Газета.uz](https://gazeta.uz/oz/2026/09/17/mfa) — Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry Condemns Attempted Drone Attack on Mecca
- [Heti Világgazdaság](https://hvg.hu/360/20260917_hvg-iran-usa-haboru-szaud-arabia-hutik-voros-tenger-bab-elmandeb-szuezi-csatorna-olaj) — Yemeni Rebels Test Trump with Harsh Strikes Against Saudi Arabia, but the Whole World Will Suffer
- [wartaekonomi.co.id](https://wartaekonomi.co.id/read635337/drone-houthi-mengarah-ke-makkah-saudi-langsung-keluarkan-peringatan-keras) — Houthi Drone Headed to Makkah, Saudis Issue Stern Warning
- [medcom.id](https://medcom.id/internasional/dunia/GNGG5ZAN-mekah-jadi-sasaran-drone-houthi-negara-negara-muslim-kompak-bersuara) — Mecca Targeted by Houthi Drones, Muslim Countries Speak Out
- [The Arabian Stories News](https://thearabianstories.com/2026/09/17/oman-strongly-condemns-attacks-targeting-mecca-backs-saudi-arabia) — Oman strongly condemns attacks targeting Mecca, backs Saudi Arabia
- [Релігійно-інформаційна служба України](https://risu.ua/liga-arabskih-derzhav-zasudila-ataku-husitiv-na-mekku_n166401) — Arab League Condemns Houthi Attack on Mecca
- [7al.net](https://7al.net/article/%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%AB%D9%8A%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%8A%D8%B5%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9) — An Escalation of the Researchists up to Mecca... and Saudi Arabia Is Talking About a Red Line.
- [Plan B](https://planb.sg/post/ansarallah-nafi-dakwaan-serang-makkah-sifatkan-tuduhan-arab-saudi-sebagai-propaganda) — Ansarallah Nafi Dakwaan Serang Makkah, Sifatkan Tuduhan Arab Saudi Sebagai Propaganda
- [Bombo Radyo News](https://bomboradyo.com/saudi-coalition-inakusahan-ang-houthis-ng-pagtatangkang-umatake-sa-mecca) — Saudi Coalition, inakusahan ang Houthis ng pagtatangkang umatake sa Mecca
- [parapolitika.gr](https://parapolitika.gr/diethni/article/1792537/saoudiki-aravia-kai-houthi-klimakonoun-tis-epitheseis-katarriftike-drone-koda-sti-mekka-dekades-vomvardismoi-stin-uemeni) — Saudi Arabia and Houthis Escalate Attacks: Drone Shot Down Near Mecca, Dozens of Bombings in Yemen
- [La Stampa](https://lastampa.it/esteri/2026/09/17/video/arabia_saudita_attacco_houthi_danni-15741139) — Saudi Arabia, the Video of the Before and After the Attack: the Damage of the Houthi
- [EU Reporter](https://eureporter.co/world/pakistan/2026/09/17/the-makkah-alliance-faces-its-first-test-will-pakistan-fight-for-saudi-arabia) — The Makkah alliance faces its first test: Will Pakistan fight for Saudi Arabia?
- [Business Insider](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/worlds-9th-strongest-military-backs-saudi-arabia-after-houthi-drone-attack-near-mecca/zb6sh7t) — World’s 9th strongest military backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi drone attack near Mecca as Yemen militants forge deeper ties with an African terror group
- [gallinews.com](https://gallinews.com/makka-ke-kareeb-houthi-drone-ka-khatra-saudi-me-emergency-alert-saudi-ka-elan-muslims-in-tension) — Read Makka Ke Kareeb Houthi Drone Ka Khatra Saudi Me Emergency Alert | Saudi Ka Elan Muslims in Tension - Gallinews India
- [i-cable.com](https://i-cable.com/%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E%E8%B3%87%E8%A8%8A/504819/%E4%B8%AD%E6%9D%B1%E5%B1%80%E5%8B%A2-%E6%B2%99%E7%89%B9%E6%8C%87%E6%8E%A7%E8%83%A1%E5%A1%9E%E7%84%A1%E4%BA%BA%E6%A9%9F%E8%A5%B2%E8%81%96%E5%9F%8E%E9%BA%A5%E5%8A%A0-%E5%B7%B2%E8%A7%B8) — Middle East Situation | Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthi of "Crossing a Red Line" in Drone Strike on Mecca; Houthis Deny the Accusations, Calling Them Fabricated
- [TimesDaily](https://timesdaily.com/news/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line/article_eaa6f32b-c4d3-4aff-8716-b89f43b60452.html) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line'
- [The Logical Indian](https://thelogicalindian.com/makkah-drone-attack-127389) — ‘Deeply Concerned’: India Reacts After Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Makkah
- [Felix Victorino](https://fvdigital.do/arabia-saudia-acusa-huties-atacar-meca-rebeldes-20260916090016-nt-html) — #World: Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Launching an Attack on Mecca
- [TFD](https://thefinancialdistrict.com.ph/post/houthis-claim-strikes-on-saudi-aramco-facility-and-air-base) — Houthis Claim Strikes on Saudi Aramco Facility and Air Base
- [Tamil Nadu News, Chennai News, Tamil Cinema News, Tamil News, Tamil Movie News, Power Shutdown in Ch](https://chennaivision.com/india-voices-concern-after-drone-attack-incident-near-mecca) — India voices concern after drone attack incident near Mecca - Tamil News | Online Tamilnadu News | Tamil Cinema News | Chennai News | Chennai Power shutdown Today
- [AlKhaleej Today](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/international/5865039/Saudi-accuses-Houthis-of-%E2%80%98cowardly%E2%80%99-drone-attack-on-Mecca-launches-airstrikes-at-Yemen.html) — Saudi Accuses Houthis of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- [thesudantimes.com](https://thesudantimes.com/sudan/sudan-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-targeting-mecca) — Sudan condemns Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca
- [barlamantoday.com](https://barlamantoday.com/2026/09/17/arab-league-condemns-alleged-houthi-attempt-to-target-makkah) — Arab League Condemns Alleged Houthi Attempt to Target Makkah
- [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4397815-turska-najostrije-osudila-napad-huta-na-meku-lansirali-dronove-na-sveti-grad) — Turkey Strongly Condemned the Houthi Attack on Mecca: They Launched Drones on the Holy City
- [al-watan.com](https://al-watan.com/article/254377/%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%AE%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%B1) — Targeting Mecca Is a Dangerous Escalation.
- [Asia One](https://asiaone.com/world/drone-shot-down-near-mecca-saudi-arabia-houthis-anwar-ibrahim) — Drone shot down near Mecca as Middle East conflict escalates; Anwar expresses 'grave concern'
- [The Japan Times](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/17/world/saudi-houthis-strikes-mecca) — Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed and Iran emboldened
- [Emirates24|7](https://emirates247.com/world/houthi-attack-on-makkah-foiled-sparking-widespread-arab-and-islamic-condemnation/5724) — Houthi attack on Makkah foiled, sparking widespread Arab and Islamic condemnation
- [namasthe telangana](https://ntnews.com/international/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-targeting-mecca-rebels-deny-claim-2512340) — Houthi Attack Targets Mecca
- [Pakistan Today](https://pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/17/pm-political-leaders-condemn-attempted-houthi-drone-attack-near-makkah) — PM and political leaders condemn attempted Houthi drone atta
- [Algerie Eco](https://algerie-eco.com/2026/09/16/lalgerie-condamne-le-ciblage-de-la-mecque-par-un-drone-hostile) — Algeria Condemns the Targeting of Mecca by a Hostile Drone
- [Aktuelno](https://aktuelno.me/clanak/saudijska-arabija-presrela-dron-hutija-usmjeren-ka-meki) — Saudi Arabia Intercepted a Houthi Drone Aimed at Mecca
- [Daily News Egypt](https://dailynewsegypt.com/2026/09/16/egypt-al-azhar-condemn-attempt-to-target-mecca-warn-against-threats-to-holy-sites) — Egypt, Al-Azhar condemn attempt to target Mecca, warn against threats to holy sites - Dailynewsegypt
- [navhindtimes.in](https://navhindtimes.in/worldnews/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-red-line) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca ‘red line’
- [-   South Asian Daily where south asians meet daily](https://southasiandaily.com/saudi-arabia-houthi-rebels-accused-of-overnight-attack-attempt-on-mecca-regional-condemnation-no-military-response-yet) — Saudi Arabia: Houthi Rebels Accused Of Overnight Attack Attempt On Mecca — Regional Condemnation, No Military Response Yet - South Asian Daily
- [Cubadebate](http://cubadebate.cu/noticias/2026/09/16/huties-atacan-instalacion-petrolera-aramco-y-base-aerea-en-arabia-saudi) — Houthis Attack Aramco Oil Facility and Air Base in Saudi Arabia · Global Voices
- [FUCHSIA](https://fuchsiamagazine.com/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-drone-near-makkah-why-it-matters) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Makkah: Why It Matters
- [Egypt Today](https://egypttoday.com/Article/1/149534/Egypt-condemns-Makkah-targeting-attempt-backs-Saudi-measures-to-safeguard) — Egypt condemns Makkah targeting attempt, backs Saudi measures to safeguard security
- [Time Magazine](https://time.com/article/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-declares-mecca-a-red-line-as-houthis-deny-targeting-holy-site) — Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site
- [naTemat.pl](https://natemat.pl/668518,mekka-celem-ataku-dronowego-swiat-islamu-mowi-dzis-niemal-jednym-glosem) — Mecca Targeted by Drone Strike. The Islamic World Speaks (Almost) with One Voice Today.
- [americareport.us](https://americareport.us/saudi-houthi-war-escalates-near-mecca) — Saudi-Houthi War Escalates Over Oil Routes and 'Mecca Drone'
- [India West](https://indiawest.com/india-expresses-concern-over-mecca-drone-attack) — India Voices Deep Concern Over Drone Attack Near Mecca
- [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20260916/disisleri-bakanligi-husilerin-kutsal-mekke-sehrini-hedef-alan-iha-saldirisini-siddetle-kiniyoruz-1108816084.html) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We Strongly Condemn the Houthi Drone Attack Targeting the Holy City of Mecca.
- [The Jewish Voice](https://thejewishvoice.com/news/international/saudi-arabia-warns-of-retaliation-after-suspected-houthi-drone-intercepted-near-mecca) — Saudi Arabia Warns of Retaliation After Suspected Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca
- [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/gundem/turkiyeden-husilerin-mekkeye-saldiri-girisimine-tepki-derhal-durdurulsun-3359762) — Türkiye Reacts to Houthi Attempt to Attack Mecca.
- [sabah.com.tr](https://sabah.com.tr/yasam/disisleri-bakanligi-husilerin-kutsal-mekke-sehrini-hedef-alan-iha-saldirisini-siddetle-kiniyoruz-7662189) — Türkiye Reacts to Houthi Drone Attack on Mecca: It Must End Immediately.
- [A Haber](https://ahaber.com.tr/dunya/2026/09/16/turkiyeden-husilerin-mekkeyi-hedef-alan-saldirisina-kinama) — Türkiye Strongly Condemns the Attack Targeting Mecca!
- [OnManorama](https://onmanorama.com/news/world/2026/09/16/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-destroys-houthi-drone-south-of-mecca.html) — Saudi-led coalition says it destroys Houthi drone south of Mecca
- [nachrichten.at](https://nachrichten.at/politik/aussenpolitik/saudis-werfen-den-huthis-angriff-auf-mekka-vor;art391,4212590) — Saudis Accuse the Houthis Attack on Mecca
- [MeaCulpa](https://meaculpa.gr/epitheseis-ton-choythi-kata-petrelaikon-egkatastaseon-tis-aramco) — Houthi Attacks on Aramco Oil Facilities
- [Tehran Times](https://tehrantimes.com/news/530110/Yemeni-Armed-Forces-strongly-denies-claim-of-attack-on-Mecca) — Yemeni Armed Forces strongly denies claim of attack on Mecca
- [Do Rzeczy](https://dorzeczy.pl/opinie/944029/atak-na-swiete-miasto-islamu-stanowcza-reakcja-polskiego-msz.html) — Attack on Islam's Holy City: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Firm Response
- [Aktuality.sk](https://aktuality.sk/clanok/micuXlV/video-husiovia-zautocili-pri-mekke-tvrdi-rijad-saudska-arabia-hovori-o-teroristickom-utoku) — Houthis Attack Near Mecca, Riyadh Claims. Saudi Arabia Says It Was a Terrorist Attack
- [WardheerNews](https://wardheernews.com/saudi-arabia-warns-of-red-line-after-houthi-drone-intercepted-close-to-holy-city-of-mecca) — Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca
- [theindianawaaz.com](https://theindianawaaz.com/makkah-incident-india-condemns-attack-on-saudi-arabia) — Makkah incident: India condemns attack on Saudi Arabia  – The Indian Awaaz
- [thehornnews.com](https://thehornnews.com/terrorists-attack-islamic-holy-city-mecca) — Terrorists attack Islamic holy city Mecca? – The Horn News
- [romaniatv.net](https://romaniatv.net/rebelii-houthi-ca-au-lansat-un-atac-cu-drone-asupra-orasului-sfant-mecca-acuza-arabia-saudita_9805408.html) — The Houthi Rebels Have Launched a Drone Attack on Holy City Mecca, Charges Saudi Arabia
- [Jornal Expresso](https://expresso.pt/medio-oriente/conflito/2026-09-16-riade-denuncia-alegado-ataque-huti-contra-meca-e-fala-em-escalada-perigosa-ffc9fd47) — Riade Denunciation Alleged Huti Attack on Mecca and Speaks in Dangerous Escalation
- [OODA Loop](https://oodaloop.com/briefs/arms-trade/saudi-says-houthis-targeted-mecca-with-a-drone-iran-backed-group-rejects-claim) — Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim
- [Noticias Argentinas | Agencia de noticias](https://noticiasargentinas.com/internacionales/arabia-saudita-denuncia-un-intento-de-ataque-huti-contra-la-meca_a6aaab5111508e7b0c3b5c1b7) — Saudi Arabia Denounces Attempted Houthi Attack on Mecca
- [20minutos](https://20minutos.es/internacional/ofensiva-los-huties-yemen-alcanza-instalaciones-petroleras-arabia-saudi-ahoga-navegacion-crudo-mar-rojo_7037651_0.html) — Yemen's Houthis Offensive Reaches Saudi Arabia's Oil Facilities and 'Suffocates' Crude Navigation in the Red Sea
- [ABS-CBN](https://abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/9/16/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-targeting-mecca-warns-of-red-line-2333) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line'
- [Sapo](https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/arabia-saudita-denuncia-ataque-terrorista-contra-meca) — Saudi Arabia Denunciates "Terrorist Attack" Against Mecca . . Economic Journal
- [CBC Barbados](https://cbc.bb/news/international-news/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-red-line-attack-on-mecca) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca
- [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](https://post-gazette.com/news/world/2026/09/16/yemen-war-latest-today-september-16-2026/stories/202609160041) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a ‘red line’ as Houthis deny they targeted holy city
- [El Sol](https://elsol.com.ar/el-mundo/maxima-tension-en-medio-oriente-arabia-saudita-acuso-a-los-huties-de-atacar-la-meca) — Maximum Tension in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia Accused the Houthis of Attacking Mecca
- [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/09/16/katigorei-tous-chouthi-i-saoudiki-aravia-gia-epithesi-sti-mekka-oi-antartes-to-diapsevdoun) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Mecca Attack – Rebels Deny It - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa
- [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/video/esteri/yemen-sale-tensione-gli-houthi-colpiti-impianti-in-arabia-saudita-qr0yv7zz) — Yemen, Tension Room. The Houthi: Plants Hit in Saudi Arabia
- [thepressroom.gr](https://thepressroom.gr/diethni/saoydiki-arabia-katigorei-toys-hoythi-gia-epithesi-me-drone-pros-ti-mekka-diapseydei-i) — Saudi Arabia: Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack on Mecca – Organization Denies
- [Askanews](https://askanews.it/2026/09/16/yemen-sale-tensione-gli-houthi-colpiti-impianti-in-arabia-saudita) — Yemen, Tension Room. The Houthi: Plants Hit in Saudi Arabia
- [notizie.it](https://notizie.it/yemen-sale-tensione-gli-houthi-colpiti-impianti-in-arabia-saudita) — Yemen, Tension Room. The Houthi: Plants Hit in Saudi Arabia
- [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/09/16/arabia-saudita-a-condamnat-atacul-rebelilor-houthi-asupra-orasului-sfant-mecca) — Saudi Arabia Condemned Houthi Rebels Attack on Holy City Mecca News Agency Rador
- [UITV](https://uitvconnect.com/world/houthi-threat-reaches-mecca-pakistan-hides-behind-ops-to-avoid-saudi-fight) — Houthi Threat Reaches Mecca, Pakistan Hides Behind 'Ops' To Avoid Saudi Fight - Uitvconnect : Breaking News, India News, Sports News and Live Updates
- [RomaSette](https://romasette.it/gaza-crollato-nella-notte-un-edificio-con-100-persone) — Gaza: Collapsed in the Night a Building with 100 People
- [TrendingPolitics](https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/iran-backed-rebels-launch-attack-on-mecca-shoot-down-saudi-jet-trin) — Iran-Backed Rebels Launch Attack On Mecca, Shoot Down Saudi Jet
- [News Addicts](https://newsaddicts.com/houthi-rebels-strike-mecca-target-saudi-aircraft) — Houthi Rebels Strike Mecca, Target Saudi Aircraft
- [aljazeera.net](https://aljazeera.net/news/2026/9/16/%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b0%d8%a7-%d9%86%d8%b9%d8%b1%d9%81-%d8%b9%d9%86-%d9%85%d8%ad%d8%a7%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%87%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%81-%d9%85%d9%83%d8%a9) — What Do We Know About Trying to Target Mecca with a Drone?
- [coastaldigest.com](https://coastaldigest.com/india-voices-concern-over-attempted-attack-near-makkah-houthis-deny-targeting-holy-city) — India voices concern over attempted attack near Makkah; Houthis deny targeting holy city
- [diarioestrategia.cl](https://diarioestrategia.cl/texto-diario/mostrar/6017292/coalicion-yemen-liderada-arabia-saudi-acusa-huties-intentar-atacar-meca) — Saudi Arabia-Led Coalition for Yemen Accuses Houthis of Attempting to Attack Mecca
- [Australian Financial Review](https://afr.com/politics/federal/australia-news-live-updates-saudi-arabia-attacks-yemen-rebels-it-accuses-of-targeting-mecca-20260917-p60y11) — Australia news live updates: Saudi Arabia attacks Yemen as it accuses Houthi rebels of targeting Mecca
- [rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/swiat/news-arabia-saudyjska-zestrzelila-drona-nad-mekka-ostrzega-przed-,nIdn,1017973) — Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Drone Over Mecca, Warns of Red Line
- [express.pk](https://express.pk/story/2833050/houthis-claim-attacks-on-aramco-facilities-yanbu-khamis-mushait-2833050) — Houthis and Saudi Arabs, Including Aramco, Installations of Or Khamis Mushait, Another Piece of Information in the Campaign as a Lawsuit
- [berria.eus](https://berria.eus/mundua/meka-erasotzen-saiatu-izana-leporatu-die-saudi-arabiak-huthiei_2163629_102.html) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Attempting to Attack Mecca
- [Het Laatste Nieuws](https://hln.be/buitenland/minstens-21-doden-en-100-vermisten-na-instorting-gebouw-in-gaza-stad-saoedi-arabie-beschuldigt-houthi-s-van-aanval-op-mekka~a99e0324) — At Least 21 Dead and 100 Missing After Building Collapse in Gaza City - Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Attack on Mecca
- [Boston Globe](https://bostonglobe.com/2026/09/16/world/mideast-developments) — Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments - The Boston Globe
- [tabnak.ir](https://tabnak.ir/fa/news/1394668/%D9%87%D8%B4%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%B6-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%88%DB%8C-%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%85%DA%A9%D9%87) — Ansarullah Warns Riyadh About Mecca Attack Scenario
- [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/09/16/7196596/saudi-arabia-says-houthi-drone-bound-for-mecca-was-intercepted) — Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Drone Bound for Mecca Was Intercepted as Rebels Deny Claim
- [The Zambian Observer](https://zambianobserver.com/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-condemns-reported-drone-attack-on-holy-city-of-makkah) — Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Reported Drone Attack on Holy City Of Makkah
- [El Periodista Online](https://elperiodista.cl/2026/09/arabia-saudi-acusa-a-huties-de-intentar-atacar-la-meca) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Trying to Attack Mecca · Global Voices
- [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/4912259-saudovskaia-aravyia-zaiavyla-o-sbytyy-drona-vozle-sviaschennoho-horoda) — Saudi Arabia Claimed to Have Shot Down a Drone Near the Holy City
- [Index](https://index.hu/kulfold/2026/09/16/szaud-arabia-iran-mekka-dron-huszik-jemen-legvedelem) — Military Drone Destroyed Near Holy City in Saudi Arabia
- [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/09/16/arabia-saudita-acusa-houthis-do-iemen-de-ataque-a-cidade-santa-de-meca-rebeldes-respondem-mentira-gasta) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Yemen of Attacking the Holy City of Mecca. Rebels Respond: "Lie Spent"
- [Military.com](https://military.com/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia Calls Attempted Attack on Mecca a ‘Red Line’ as Iran-Backed Houthis Deny They Did It
- [BioBioChile](https://biobiochile.cl/noticias/internacional/mediooriente/2026/09/16/arabia-saudita-afirma-haber-interceptado-un-ataque-de-los-rebeldes-huties-contra-la-meca.shtml) — Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Intercepted an Attack by Houthi Rebels Against Mecca
- [Startup Pakistan - Startups, Technology and Business News From Pakistan](https://startuppakistan.com.pk/dr0ne-sh0t-down-while-attempting-to-target-makkah) — Dr0ne Sh0t Down While Attempting to Target Makkah
- [The Columbian](https://columbian.com/news/2026/sep/16/saudis-decry-attempt-to-attack-mecca) — Saudis decry attempt to attack Mecca
- [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4729123/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-launching-attacks-mecca) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of launching attacks on Mecca
- [El Tiempo](https://eltiempo.com/mundo/medio-oriente/alerta-maxima-en-arabia-saudita-riad-acusa-a-los-huties-de-yemen-de-atacar-la-meca-la-ciudad-santa-de-los-musulmanes-3586439) — Maximum Alert in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Accuses the Houthis of Yemen of Attacking Mecca, the Holy City of Muslims
- [한겨레](https://hani.co.kr/arti/international/arabafrica/1278179.html) — Houthis Intensify Offensive Against Saudi Arabia… Denies Attack on Mecca and Claims "Strikes on Oil Facilities"
- [belta.by](https://belta.by/world/view/husity-zajavili-ob-atake-na-objekt-neftjanoj-kompanii-aramco-v-saudovskoj-aravii-801326-2026) — The Husitas Reported an Attack on the Aramco Oil Company in Saudi Arabia.
- [almasryalyoum.com](https://almasryalyoum.com/news/details/4361013) — Al-Azhar Condemns the Attempt to Target Makkah Al-Mukarramah... and Affirms: "The Violation of the Sanctity of the Forbidden Country Is an Attack on the Feelings of Muslims in the world."
- [eanlibya.com](https://eanlibya.com/%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B7-%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%91%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84-%D8%AF%D8%AE%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9) — Dropping a March Before Entering an Air of Mecca... Saudi Arabia Accuses the Houthis.
- [kurv.com](https://kurv.com/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia Calls Attempted Attack On Mecca A ‘Red Line’ As Iran-Backed Houthis Deny They Did It – 710am KURV
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/mais-cm/especiais/conflito-no-medio-oriente/detalhe/houthis-dizem-ter-atacado-instalacao-petrolifera-da-aramco-na-arabia-saudita) — Houthis Say They Attacked Aramco Oil Facility in Saudi Arabia
- [Sada El balad](https://see.news/nabil-fahmy-condemns-attempted-drone-strike-near-mecca) — Nabil Fahmy Condemns Attempted Drone Strike Near Mecca
- [روزنامه اطلاعات روز](https://etilaatroz.com/261126/yemens-houthis-2) — Yemen's Houthis Report Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities and Air Base
- [Vanguardia](https://vanguardia.com.mx/noticias/internacional/arabia-saudita-derriba-un-ataque-con-dron-de-los-huties-en-las-afueras-de-la-meca-MH23535889) — Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Houthi Dron Attack Outside Mecca · Global Voices
- [The English Post - Breaking News, Politics, Entertainment, Sports](https://theenglishpost.com/india-deeply-concerned-at-drone-attack-near-mecca-urges-early-restoration-of-peace-297-2026-09-16) — India 'deeply concerned' at drone attack near Mecca, urges early restoration of peace
- [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/business/361034378/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-mecca-red-line-i) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [L'Orient-Le Jour](https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1547742/yemens-houthis-say-they-attacked-aramco-facilities-in-yanbu-no-saudi-confirmation.html) — Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Aramco facilities in Yanbu, no Saudi confirmation
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/husity-zayavili-ob-udare-po-obektu-aramco-i-aviabaze-v-saudovskoy-aravii) — The Husitas Reported an Attack on the Armco Site and an Airbase in Saudi Arabia.
- [iranianuk.com](https://iranianuk.com/20260916120548011/%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%AB%DB%8C-%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%85%DB%8C-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%AF-%D9%85%DA%A9%D9%87-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D9%87%D9%86%D8%AF) — Saudi Arabia: Houthis Wanted to Target Mecca
- [la Nacion](https://lanacion.com.ar/el-mundo/arabia-saudita-denuncia-un-intento-de-ataque-contra-la-meca-y-crece-el-riesgo-de-una-nueva-escalada-nid16092026) — Saudi Arabia Denounces Attempted Attack on Mecca and Increases the Risk of Further Escalation
- [The World Reviews](https://theworldreviews.com/houthi-drone-intercept-south-mecca) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near
- [Beirut 24](https://beirut24.org/2026/09/16/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%AA) — Saudi Arabia Condemns the Targeting of Mecca and Affirms the Kingdom's Right to Defend.
- [Sahara Reporters](https://saharareporters.com/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-confirms-intercepting-destroying-houthi-drone-aimed-mecca) — Saudi Arabia Confirms Intercepting, Destroying Houthi Drone Aimed At Mecca
- [theobserverpost.com](https://theobserverpost.com/saudi-arabia-says-it-intercepted-houthi-drone-near-mecca-houthis-call-claim-a-nauseating-lie) — Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted Houthi Drone Near Mecca; Houthis Call Claim a ‘Nauseating Lie’
- [haberglobal.com](https://haberglobal.com/dunya/yemendeki-husilerden-suudi-arabistana-saldiri-544452) — Houthi Rebels in Yemen Attack Saudi Arabia.
- [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/international/moyen-orient/2026-09-16/arabie-saoudite/riyad-accuse-les-houthis-du-yemen-d-avoir-attaque-la-mecque.php) — Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Accuses Yemen's Houthis of Attacking Mecca · Global Voices
- [Punch Newspapers](https://punchng.com/saudi-says-houthis-target-mecca-warns-of-red-line) — Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'
- [شفق نيوز](https://shafaq.com/ar/%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%B3%D9%80%D9%80%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA/%D9%82%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85-%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9) — The Redemption News, the Kurdistan Region, Condemns the Attempt to Target Mecca.
- [Newser](https://newser.com/story/396503/saudis-call-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line.html) — Saudis Call Attempted Attack on Mecca a 'Red Line'
- [Halk TV](https://halktv.com.tr/dunya/mekkeye-saldiri-iddiasi-sonrasi-ortalik-karisti-husilerden-yalanlama-geldi-1055407h) — Chaos Erupted After Claims of an Attack on Mecca! The Houthis Issued a Denial.
- [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/09/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it – WTOP News
- [pbc.ps](https://pbc.ps/8785-161) — The Presidency Condemns the Attempt to Target Mecca and Affirms Its Solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
- [abbtakk.tv](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-backs-saudi-arabia-after-attempted-drone-attack-on-makkah) — Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after attempted drone attack on Makkah
- [The Peninsula Qatar](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/09/2026/saudi-says-houthis-target-makkah-warns-of-red-line) — Saudi says Houthis target Makkah, warns of 'red line'
- [N Digital](https://n.com.do/2026/09/16/defensa-aerea-de-arabia-saudi-destruye-dron-huti-en-un-intento-de-ataque-contra-la-meca) — Saudi Arabia's Air Defense Destroys Houth Drone in an Attempt to Attack Mecca
- [independentpress.cc](https://independentpress.cc/malaysia-bangladesh-calls-for-restraint-dialogue-after-drone-intercepted-near-mecca/2026/09/16) — MALAYSIA, BANGLADESH CALLS FOR ‘RESTRAINT,’ DIALOGUE AFTER DRONE INTERCEPTED NEAR MECCA
- [Pajhwok Afghan News](https://pajhwok.com/ps/2026/09/16/hamid-karzai-condemns-attempted-attack-on-mecca-2) — Hamid Karzai Condemns Attempted Attack on Mecca
- [UNN](https://unn.ua/news/dron-atakuvav-mekku-saudivska-araviia-zvynuvatyla-khusytiv-ti-nazvaly-inshi-tsili-cnn) — Drone Attacked Mecca: Saudi Arabia Blamed the Houthis, They Named Other Targets
- [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/world/11143621/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it.html) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a ‘red line’ as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [tv360nigeria.com](https://tv360nigeria.com/houthi-drone-intercepted-near-mecca-as-regional-tensions-escalate) — Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca as Regional Tensions Escalate - TV360 Nigeria
- [NewsTimes.com.ng](https://newstimes.com.ng/2026/09/saudi-arabia-intercepts-drone-near-mecca-blames-houthi-movement) — Saudi Arabia intercepts drone near Mecca, blames houthi movement - NewsTmes.com.ng
- [geenstijl.nl](https://geenstijl.nl/5191961/saoedi-arabie-schiet-houthi-drone-neer-vlakbij-mekka) — GeenStijl: Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Houthi Drone Near MECCA, Houthis Claim to Shoot Down Saudi F-15
- [5Pillars](https://5pillarsuk.com/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-attack-on-makkah-group-calls-claim-a-lie) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attack on Makkah, group calls claim a ‘lie’
- [La Tercera](https://latercera.com/mundo/noticia/arabia-saudita-acusa-a-los-huties-de-haber-lanzado-un-dron-hacia-la-meca) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Throwing a Dron at Mecca · Global Voices
- [Oskaloosa Herald](https://oskaloosa.com/news/national_news/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_37c23cbc-bc54-5cf3-9140-a4449ec9f46e.html) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Mankato Free Press](https://mankatofreepress.com/news/business/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_39d480f7-1689-5041-a8a7-9f854441f078.html) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Jonesboro Sun](https://jonesborosun.com/news/world/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_defbe417-2d2e-5aad-9c4c-26613a9a8e22.html) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Sangbad Pratidin](https://sangbadpratidin.in/world/india-condemns-drone-attack-near-mecca/pid/1341907) — Drone Attack in Mecca, Houthis Destroy Saudi Warplane in Yemen! Delhi Strongly Condemns
- [وكالة عمون الاخبارية](https://en.ammonnews.net/article/95297) — Ammonnews : Jordan condemns attempted targeting of Mecca with drone
- [Moneycontrol](https://moneycontrol.com/news/india/particularly-concerning-india-condemns-reported-drone-attack-near-mecca-as-saudi-houthi-tensions-escalate-14031257.html) — 'Particularly concerning': India condemns reported drone attack near Mecca as Saudi-Houthi tensions escalate
- [El Pais](https://elpais.com/internacional/2026-09-16/arabia-saudi-culpa-a-los-huties-del-lanzamiento-de-un-dron-contra-la-ciudad-sagrada-de-la-meca.html) — Saudi Arabia Blames the Houthis for Throwing a Dron Against the Sacred City of Mecca · Global Voices
- [KalingaTV](https://kalingatv.com/world/saudi-led-coalition-warns-of-red-line-after-houthi-drones-shot-down-in-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition warns of red line after Houthi drones shot down in Mecca
- [sawaleif.com](https://sawaleif.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A8-1107293) — Jordan ' S Attempt to Target Makkah Al-Mukarramah on a Houthia March
- [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/india-news/india-condemns-drone-attack-near-mecca-urges-early-restoration-of-peace-in-the-region-2026-09-16) — Drone Attack Near Mecca: India Reacts Strongly, Why Did Saudi Arabia Blame Houthi Rebels?
- [Indian Abroad News - We Bring You Home](https://indianabroad.news/india-deeply-concerned-at-drone-attack-near-mecca-urges-early-restoration-of-peace) — India 'deeply concerned' at drone attack near Mecca, urges early restoration of peace
- [yabiladi.com](https://yabiladi.com/articles/details/202947/arabie-saoudite-drone-houthi-intercepte.html) — Saudi Arabia: Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca · Global Voices
- [Egyptian Gazette](https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/saudi-arabia-calls-mecca-attack-attempt-a-red-line) — Saudi Arabia calls Mecca attack attempt a ‘red line’
- [NDTV Profit](https://ndtvprofit.com/world/mecca-drone-attack-pakistan-s-strong-condemnation-makes-no-reference-to-houthis-12054097) — Mecca Drone Attack: Pakistan’s Strong Condemnation Makes No Reference To Houthis
- [CNBC-TV18](https://cnbctv18.com/world/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-mecca-attack-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it-19991994.htm) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted Mecca attack 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/business/2026/09/16/yemen-saudi-houthis-shipping-oil-war-mecca/b4e56f7e-b1aa-11f1-92c2-5c918f4a6127_story.html) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Axadle | Wararka Africa](https://axadletimes.com/ax-world/saudi-coalition-says-destroyed-houthi-drone-near-m.html5) — Saudi coalition says it destroyed Houthi drone near Mecca – Axadle
- [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-mecca-houthis-drone-iran-war-trump-oil-gas-prices-rcna598075) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attacking Mecca, warns holy city is a ‘red line’
- [Malay Mail](https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/16/pm-anwar-malaysia-supports-and-appreciates-saudi-arabias-efforts-following-drone-interception-in-mekah/235435) — PM Anwar: Malaysia supports and appreciates Saudi Arabia’s efforts following drone interception in Mecca
- [correiodobrasil.com.br](https://correiodobrasil.com.br/a/arabia-saudita-acusa-houthis-mirar-meca-grupo-nega) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Watching Mecca, Group Nega
- [Semafor](https://semafor.com/article/09/16/2026/fighting-intensifies-between-saudi-forces-and-iran-backed-houthis) — Fighting intensifies between Saudi forces and Iran-backed Houthis
- [chitralekha](https://chitralekha.com/news/india-deeply-concerned-over-drone-attack-near-mecca-condemns-threat-to-saudi-arabias-sovereignty-mea) — India Lashes Out Against Attempted Drone Attack Near Mecca
- [Deutschlandfunk](https://deutschlandfunk.de/saudi-arabien-meldet-abgewehrten-drohnenangriff-der-huthi-auf-mekka-100.html) — Holy City - Saudi Arabia Reports Huthi's Rejected Drone Attack on Mecca
- [Rutland Herald](https://rutlandherald.com/news/business/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_27c7faa4-e23f-50d1-9ff0-824c18bfc4d9.html) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Bluefield Daily Telegraph](https://bdtonline.com/region/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-attack-on-mecca-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_dff9c4d5-5a02-5876-ad7b-b717d53177ab.html) — Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [KRDO](https://krdo.com/news/2026/09/15/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-a-houthi-drone-near-mecca-islams-holiest-city) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca as rebels face outrage from Muslim world
- [newmalaysiatimes.com](https://newmalaysiatimes.com/malaysia-expresses-support-for-saudi-arabia-following-drone-interception-near-makkah) — Malaysia Expresses Support for Saudi Arabia Following Drone Interception Near Makkah
- [The Arab Posts](https://thearabposts.com/houthi-drone-near-mecca) — Houthi Drone Near Mecca: Saudi Security
- [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/news/middle-east/mecca-attack-saudi-arabia-calls-assault-on-holy-city-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it-c-22881108) — ‘Red line’: Saudi fury at Houthis amid drone attack on Mecca
- [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/news/middle-east/mecca-attack-saudi-arabia-calls-assault-on-holy-city-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it-c-22881108) — ‘Red line’: Saudi fury at Houthis amid drone attack on Mecca
- [RocketNews](https://rocketnews.com/2026/09/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-houthi-drone-south-of-mecca) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
- [franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/monde/iran/guerre-entre-les-etats-unis-israel-et-l-iran/l-arabie-saoudite-accuse-les-rebelles-houthis-du-yemen-d-avoir-lance-un-drone-sur-la-mecque_8195147.html) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Yemen's Houthis Rebels of Throwing a Drone at Mecca
- [Georgia Public Broadcasting](https://gpb.org/news/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-calls-attempted-mecca-attack-red-line-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
- [ATN](https://ariananews.af/saudi-arabia-calls-alleged-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-houthis-deny-involvement) — Saudi Arabia calls alleged Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Houthis deny involvement
- [alsumaria.tv](https://alsumaria.tv/news/international/576238/%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9) — Statement by Saudi Arabia on the Targeting of Mecca
- [CartaCapital](https://cartacapital.com.br/mundo/arabia-saudita-acusa-houthis-de-ataque-contra-meca) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Attacking Mecca
- [Marksmen Daily - Your daily dose of insights and inspiration](https://marksmendaily.com/politics/saudi-arabia-israel-seek-common-ground-amid-houthi-tensions) — Saudi Arabia and Israel seek common ground as Houthi allegedly attack Mecca
- [The Blind Side](https://theblindside.pk/saudi-forces-intercept-houthi-drone-attempting-to-enter-makkah-airspace) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Attempting to Enter Makkah Airspace
- [tanja7.com](https://tanja7.com/191840) — A Drone Targeting Mecca.
- [tvsarawak.my](https://tvsarawak.my/2026/09/16/saudi-says-houthis-target-mecca-warns-of-red-line) — Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/business/article-saudi-arabia-accuses-iran-backed-houthis-of-attempted-mecca-attack) — Saudi Arabia accuses Iran-backed Houthis of attempted Mecca attack
- [Clarin](https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/arabia-saudi-dice-que-ataque-fallido-en-la-meca-es-una-linea-roja-y-huties-niegan-implicacion_0_dTVr3mhODp.html) — Saudi Arabia Says Failed Attack on Mecca Is a "Red Line" and Houthis Deny Involvement
- [tippinsights](https://tippinsights.com/saudi-arabia-intercepts-drone-near-islams-holiest-city) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Islam’s Holiest City
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/eeuu/arabia-saudi-dice-que-ataque-fallido-en-la-meca-es-una-linea-roja-y-huties-niegan-implicacion-b3051078.html) — Saudi Arabia Says Failed Attack on Mecca Is a "Red Line" and Houthis Deny Involvement
- [atalayar.com](https://atalayar.com/articulo/politica/arabia-saudi-intercepta-dron-cerca-meca-eleva-limite-tension-huties/20260916113231229302.html) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts a Drone Near Mecca and Raises the Tension with the Houthis to the Limit
- [Portal Mix Vale](https://mixvale.com.br/2026/09/16/escalation-in-yemen-conflict-saudi-arabia-downs-houthi-drone-near-mecca-maritime-routes-at-risk) — Escalation in Yemen Conflict: Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Drone Near Mecca, Maritime Routes at Risk
- [The Current](https://thecurrent.pk/ishaq-dar-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-targeting-makkah) — Ishaq Dar condemns Houthi drone attack targeting Makkah
- [Atlasinfo.fr: l'essentiel de l'actualité de la France et du Maghreb](https://atlasinfo.fr/le-premier-ministre-pakistanais-condamne-la-tentative-dattaque-de-drone-houthie-contre-la-mecque.html) — Pakistan's Prime Minister Condemns Attempted Haughty Drone Attack on Mecca · Global Voices
- [Premium Times Nigeria](https://premiumtimesng.com/foreign/909988-saudi-arabia-says-houthi-drone-targeting-mecca-destroyed.html) — Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone targeting Mecca destroyed
- [MM News TV](https://mmnews.tv/oic-condemns-houthi-aggression-against-holy-sites-in-mecca-and-medina) — OIC Condemns Houthi Aggression Against Holy Sites in Mecca and Medina
- [Outlook India](https://outlookindia.com/international/houthi-drone-intercepted-near-mecca-why-saudi-arabia-calls-it-a-red-line) — Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca: Why Saudi Arabia Calls It A ‘Red Line’
- [Euronews](https://euronews.com/2026/09/16/yemens-houthis-claim-they-shot-down-saudi-fighter-jet-deny-targeting-mecca) — Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi jet, deny targeting Mecca
- [Publico](https://publico.pt/2026/09/16/mundo/noticia/arabia-saudita-afirma-destruido-drone-houthis-lancado-meca-2188202) — Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Destroyed <Em>drone </Em> of the Houthis Launched Against Mecca
- [WFMZ](https://wfmz.com/news/ap/ap-business/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_bc97073f-acbc-520c-b0e8-c5ce9faef705.html) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6948980/%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%DB%8C%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B9%D9%87-%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%85%DA%A9%D9%87-%D9%85%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%BA-%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%86-%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%AF) — Yemen's Ansar Allah: Rumor of Attack on Mecca Was the Lie of the Century
- [The Week](https://theweek.in/news/middle-east/2026/09/16/how-a-houthi-drone-attack-on-mecca-breached-saudi-arabias-red-line.html) — How a Houthi drone attack on Mecca breached Saudi Arabia's 'red line ...
- [The New Indian Express](https://newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/16/pakistan-condemns-alleged-houthi-drone-attack-targeting-mecca-calls-for-restraint-2) — Pakistan condemns alleged Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca, calls for restraint
- [Daily Journal](https://djournal.com/news/nation-world/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_f26e9a51-41aa-571f-92d0-03e847223228.html) — Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say
- [Herald Bulletin](https://heraldbulletin.com/news/nation_world/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_51d287bf-8cbf-5339-9543-9340e7c9971c.html) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Báo điện tử Dân Trí](https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/a-rap-xe-ut-canh-bao-danh-thep-houthi-vach-lan-ranh-do-san-sang-ra-tay-20260916143220782.htm) — Saudi Arabia Issues Stern Warning to Houthi: Drawing a "Red Line," Ready to Strike with Lightning Speed - The Situation Is Extremely Tense.
- [WBAL](https://wbal.com/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as
- [The CSR Journal](https://thecsrjournal.in/shehbaz-sharif-condemns-alleged-houthi-drone-threat-near-mecca) — Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Alleged Houthi Drone Threat Near Mecca
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it/article_e58883f9-2c3b-54a4-bafa-da0391f48465.html) — Saudis seek allies’ help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it/article_4b69484b-d2f2-50e8-859c-8a60e7209b7b.html) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/business/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [coasttv.com](https://coasttv.com/news/international/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny/article_3e72335f-10ee-55cf-96b8-59e6c93af869.html) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [MY Northwest](https://mynorthwest.com/world/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it/4276500) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/world/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say
- [News 4 JAX](https://news4jax.com/news/world/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-iran-backed-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [Orlando Sentinel](https://orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/16/saudis-seek-allies-help-as-missile-defenses-run-low-in-fight-with-houthis-officials-say) — Saudis seek allies’ help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say
- [Boston 25 News](https://boston25news.com/news/world/saudi-arabia-calls/BDIAG23LOE2ZRALLGZNCG6E64A) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
- [www.prensa-latina.cu](https://prensa-latina.cu/2026/09/16/coalicion-anuncia-frustrado-ataque-con-dron-contra-la-meca) — Coalition Announces Frustrated Dron Attack on Mecca - Noticias Prensa Latina
- [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/09/16/l-arabie-saoudite-accuse-les-houthistes-d-avoir-vise-la-mecque_6775183_3210.html) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Huthists of Attacking Mecca From Yemen
- [BBC News](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr89jqd1w45eo) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
- [POV](https://pov.international/saudi-arabien-advarer-houthier-efter-angiveligt-angreb-mod-mekka) — Saudi Arabia Warns Houthis After Alleged Attack Against Mecca • POV International
- [SALAM WATANDAR](https://swn.af/pakistans-prime-minister-condemned-the-drone-attack-on-mecca) — Pakistani Prime Minister Condemns Drone Attack on Mecca
- [flight.com.gr](https://flight.com.gr/saoudiki-aravia-drone-katarripsi-notia-mekka-houthi) — Saudi Arabia - Announces Downing of Drone South of Mecca, Houthis Resist, Deny Targeting It
- [actu.fr](https://actu.fr/monde/la-mecque-visee-par-une-frappe-de-drone-l-arabie-saoudite-accuse-les-rebelles-houthis-d-attaquer-la-ville-sainte_64794795.html) — Mecca Targeted by Drone Strike? Saudi Arabia Accuses Huthis Rebels of Attacking the Holy City
- [RTL Info](https://rtl.be/page-videos/tentative-dattaque-de-drone-sur-la-mecque-larabie-saoudite-repartie-dans-une/2026-09-16/video/800349) — Attempted Drone Attack on Mecca: Saudi Arabia Left in a War It Never Won?
- [Tagesschau](https://tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/saudi-arabien-huthi-angriff-mekka-100.html) — Saudi Arabia Apparently Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca
- [dtnext.in](https://dtnext.in/news/world/pakistan-condemns-alleged-houthi-drone-attack-targeting-mecca-calls-for-restraint) — Pakistan condemns alleged Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca, calls for restraint
- [National Herald](https://nationalheraldindia.com/international/houthi-rebels-reject-saudi-claim-of-drone-attack-near-mecca) — Houthi rebels reject Saudi claim of drone attack near Mecca
- [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/red-line-saudis-down-suspected-houthi-drone-near-mecca) — 'Red line': Saudis down suspected Houthi drone near Mecca
- [Polsat News](https://polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2026-09-16/dron-lecial-w-kierunku-mekki-huti-odpieraja-zarzuty-wyswiechtane-klamstwo) — Drone Fired at Islam's Holy City. Houthis Deny Allegations
- [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/289834-v-saudovskoj-aravii-zajavili-o-perehvate-bespilotnika-husitov-nedaleko-ot-mekki.html) — Saudi Arabia Reported the Interception of a Husite Drone Near Makkah
- [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2026/09/16/pakistan-pm-condemns-attempted-drone-attack-on-mecca-voices-support-for-saudi-arabia) — Pakistan PM condemns attempted drone attack on Mecca, voices support ...
- [Free Press Kashmir](https://freepresskashmir.news/2026/09/16/pakistan-pm-condemns-reported-drone-attack-near-mecca) — Pakistan PM condemns reported drone attack near Mecca
- [Jowhar Somali Leader](https://jowhar.com/saudi-led-coalition-reports-houthi-drone-shot-down-near-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition reports Houthi drone shot down near Mecca
- [echo24.cz](https://echo24.cz/a/HAWRY/zpravy-svet-saudska-arabie-sestrelila-dron-mirici-k-mekce-husiove-utok-popiraji) — Saudi Arabia Shot Down a Drone Heading Towards Mecca. The Houthis Deny the Attack
- [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/saudi-arabia-downs-houthi-drone-near-mecca) — Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Drone Near Mecca
- [The Islamic Information](https://theislamicinformation.com/news/saudi-forces-destroy-houthi-drone-near-makkah-al-mukarramah-sept-15-2026) — Saudi Forces Destroy Houthi Drone Near Makkah Al-Mukarramah on Sept 15
- [thehindustangazette.com](https://thehindustangazette.com/election/saudi-arabia-says-it-intercepted-drone-headed-towards-mecca-48263) — Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted Drone Headed Towards Mecca
- [italpress.com](https://italpress.com/yemen-houthi-notizie-aggiornamenti-oggi-16-settembre) — Yemen, Minister Al-Eryani: "Attack on Mecca Reveals the Nature of Houthi Militias"
- [El Periódico](https://elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20260916/huties-ataque-la-meca-drones-arabia-saudi-134334360) — Houthis Denies Drone Attack on Mecca Intercepted by Saudi Arabia
- [Stirile Antena 1 Observator](https://observatornews.ro/extern/arabia-saudita-anunta-ca-a-interceptat-o-drona-care-se-indrepta-spre-mecca-rebelii-houthi-resping-acuzatia-666351.html) — Saudi Arabia Announces that It Intercepted a Drone Heading Towards Mecca.
- [Hrvatski Medijski Servis](https://hms.ba/saudijci-iznad-meke-unistili-dron-hutista) — Saudis Destroy Houthi Drone over Mecca - Croatian Media Service - Now I Know More!
- [SpaceMoney](https://spacemoney.com.br/economia/exterior/arabia-saudita-abate-drone-houthi-meca) — Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Shot Down Houthi Drone Near Mecca
- [Naslovi.net](https://naslovi.net/2026-09-16/nova/huti-gadjali-sveti-islamski-grad-meku-u-saudijskoj-arabiji/42364426) — The Houthis Targeted the Holy Islamic City of Mecca in Saudi Arabia
- [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/world-news/saudi-arabia-shoots-down-houthi-drone-strike-outside-of-mecca) — Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone strike outside of Mecca
- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/i-saoydiki-arabia-kataggellei-apopeira-epithesis-ton-hoythi-kata-tis-mekkas) — Saudi Arabia Denounces Attempted Houthi Attack on Mecca
- [Jovem Pan News](https://jovempan.com.br/mundo/arabia-saudita-acusa-houthis-de-ataque-contra-meca-e-grupo-diz-ter-abatido-caca) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Attacking Mecca and Group Claims to Have Shot Down Hunting
- [RadioMaryja.pl](https://radiomaryja.pl/informacje/niepokojace-dzialania-huti-arabia-saudyjska-oskarza-rebeliantow-o-atak-na-mekke) — Disturbing Houthi Actions – Saudi Arabia Accuses Rebels of Attack on Mecca
- [dnews.gr](https://dnews.gr/eidhseis/kosmos/610559/klimakosi-sti-mesi-anatoli-i-saoudiki-aravia-katigorei-tous-xoythi-gia-xtypima-sti-mekka) — Escalation in Middle East: Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Hitting Mecca
- [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/dunya/suudi-arabistan-husi-gerilimi-tirmandi-mekke-yakinlarinda-iha-dusuruldu-2538007) — Saudi Arabia-Houthi Tensions Escalate: Drone Shot Down Near Mecca.
- [gazzettadelsud.it](https://gazzettadelsud.it/articoli/mondo/2026/09/16/gli-houthi-sparano-su-la-mecca-riad-superato-il-limite-02439e87-e205-424d-ba2f-52165292feae) — The Houthi Shoot on Mecca, Riad: "Over the Limit"
- [Egypt Independent](https://egyptindependent.com/?p=2834162) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Huthi drone near Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
- [frognews.bg](https://frognews.bg/novini/sauditska-arabiia-svali-dron-hutite-meka-obiavi-tova-chervena-liniia-2026-09-16.html) — Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Houthi Drone Near Mecca and Announces: This Is a black...
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/svet/huti-saudisjka-arabija-meka) — Saudi Arabia: Intercepted Aircraft Fired by the Houthis Towards Mecca
- [Khyber News -Official Website](https://khybernews.tv/shehbaz-sharif-condemns-makkah-drone-attack-attempt) — Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Makkah Drone Attack Attempt – Pashto News and Current Affairs Channel
- [The Media Line](https://themedialine.org/headlines/saudis-shot-down-drone-near-holy-city-of-mecca) — Saudis Shot Down Drone Near Holy City of Mecca
- [thechenabtimes.com](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-intercepts-drone-near-mecca-houthis-deny-targeting-holy-city) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Mecca; Houthis Deny Attack
- [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/arabia-saudite-thote-se-ka-rrezuar-nje-dron-te-houthive-prane-mekes) — Saudi Arabia Says It Has Shot Down a Houthi Drone Near Mecca
- [Khaama Press](https://khaama.com/oic-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-on-mecca-and-medina-as-terrorism) — OIC Condemns Houthi Drone Attack on Mecca and Medina as ‘Terrorism’
- [inyheter.no](https://inyheter.no/16/09/2026/saudi-arabias-store-test-de-har-vapnene-men-har-de-soldatene) — Saudi Arabia's Big Test: They Have the Weapons – but Do They Have the Soldiers?
- [Lahore Mirror](https://lahoremirror.com/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-drone-near-makkah-as-pakistan-condemns-attack) — Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Makkah as Pakistan condemns attack
- [Metropolitan Magazine](https://metropolitanmagazine.it/la-mecca-e-entrata-nel-mirino-degli-houthi) — Mecca Has Entered the Houthi's Viewfinder
- [Firstpost News](https://firstpost.com/world/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-saudi-arabia-mecca-drone-attack-houthis-iran-west-asia-conflict-14046274.html) — Pakistan PM Shehbaz condemns ‘dastardly and heinous’ drone attack on Mecca
- [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/svet/huti-gadjali-sveti-islamski-grad-meku-presretnuta-bespilotna-letelica) — Houthis Shoot Islamic Holy City of Mecca, Drone Intercepted
- [TFIPOST](https://tfipost.com/2026/09/saudi-arabia-intercepts-drone-near-mecca-as-houthi-tensions-escalate) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Mecca as Houthi Tensions Escalate
- [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/guerra/medio-oriente/arabia-saudita-abate-drone-junto-a-cidade-mais-sagrada-do-islao/20260916/6aaa3a1cd34e9a786e75823f) — Saudi Arabia Shoots Drone at Islam's Most Sacred City
- [Jewish News Syndicate](https://jns.org/news/world/muslim-nations-condemn-heinous-attacks-after-houthi-drone-downed-near-mecca) — Muslim nations condemn ‘heinous attacks’ after Houthi drone downed near Mecca
- [Cleveland Jewish News](https://clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/muslim-nations-condemn-heinous-attacks-after-houthi-drone-downed-near-mecca/article_5e4b6475-ad77-5400-8538-be534c4b203e.html) — Muslim nations condemn ‘heinous attacks’ after Houthi drone downed near Mecca
- [XPERT TIMES](https://xperttimes.com/saudi-air-defences-destroy-houthi-drone-near-mecca-as-regional-tensions-escalate) — Saudi Air Defences Destroy Houthi Drone Near Mecca as Regional Tensions Escalate
- [Gândul](https://gandul.ro/international/arabia-saudita-acuza-houthi-ca-au-trimis-o-drona-spre-mecca-locul-sfant-al-islamului-rebelii-neaga-o-minciuna-rasuflata-21008952) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthi of Sending a Drone to Mecca, the Holy Place of Islam. Rebels Deny: "A Breathed Lie
- [awazthevoice.in](https://awazthevoice.in/world-news/houthis-deny-saudi-claims-of-drone-strike-near-mecca-67716.html) — Houthis deny Saudi claims of drone strike near Mecca
- [abc](https://abc.es/internacional/arabia-saudia-acusa-huties-atacar-meca-rebeldes-20260916090016-nt.html) — Saudi Arabia Accuses the Houthis of Attacking Mecca and the Rebels Deny It
- [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/dunya-haberleri/suudi-arabistan-mekkede-siha-dusurdu-haremeynin-guvenligi-kirmizi-2072235) — Saudi Arabia Shot Down a Drone in Mecca: The Security of the Two Holy Mosques Is Our Red Line.
- [The Munsif Daily](https://munsifdaily.com/saudi-led-coalition-says-downed-houthi-drone) — Saudi-led coalition says downed Houthi drone heading for Mecca
- [panchjanya.com](https://panchjanya.com/2026/09/16/491245/world/saudi-arabia-shot-down-a-houthi-drone-near-mecca-the-houthis-had-also-been-accused-of-firing-a-ballistic-missile-towards-mecca-in-2017) — Saudi Arabia Shot Down a Houthi Drone Near Mecca. Nine Years Ago, the Houthis Were Accused of Firing Ballistic Missiles at Mecca.
- [Gulf Today](https://gulftoday.ae/news/2026/09/16/pakistan-pm-condemns-in-strongest-possible-terms-attack-on-makkah) — Pakistan's PM condemns drone attack on Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia
- [The Kashmir Monitor](https://thekashmirmonitor.net/saudi-warns-houthis-as-drone-intercepted-over-mecca) — Saudi warns Houthis as drone intercepted over Mecca
- [srpskainfo.com](https://srpskainfo.com/svijet/meka-navodno-bila-meta-huta-rijad-zaprijetio-odlucnim-odgovorom-pobunjenici-sve-demantuju) — Riyadh Claims that the Houthis' Target Was Mecca
- [The Print](https://theprint.in/world/houthi-drone-destroyed-near-mecca-says-saudi-led-military-coalition/3044046) — Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca, says Saudi-led military coalition
- [face.ba](https://face.ba/izdvojeno/saudijska-arabija-tvrdi-da-su-huti-lansirali-dron-prema-meki/609843) — Saudi Arabia Claims that the Houthis Launched a Drone Towards Mecca Face | The only Independent Media House
- [Dnevnik](https://dnevnik.si/novice/svet/hutijevci-zanikali-navedbe-o-napadu-na-muslimansko-sveto-mesto-meka-2827867) — Houthis Deny Claims of Attack on Muslim Holy City of Mecca
- [CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/09/16/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html) — Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim
- [kikar.co.il](https://kikar.co.il/arab-news/tlg1ya) — The Islamic World Is Furious: Houthi Drones Were Intercepted over Mecca
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/kosmos/oi-xouthi-anakoinosan-oti-katerripsan-maxitiko-f-15-tis-saoudikis-aravias/4775598) — The Houthis Announced that They Shot Down a Saudi Arabian F-15 Fighter Jet.
- [PNI](https://pninews.com/saudi-arabia-says-it-intercepted-houthi-drone-near-makkah-warns-of-measures-against-further-attacks-houthis-deny-targeting-the-city) — Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi drone near Makkah; Warns of measures against further attacks; Houthis deny targeting the city - Press Network of India
- [globalnewspakistan](https://globalnewspakistan.com/pm-shehbaz-condemns-drone-attack) — PM Shehbaz Condemns Drone Attack, Backs Saudi Arabia
- [Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA](https://jordannews.jo/Section-20/Middle-East/Saudi-Air-Defenses-Intercept-Houthi-Drone-Near-Mecca-56005) — Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drone Near Mecca
- [OnAlert](https://onalert.gr/kosmos/saoudiki-aravia-oi-xouthi-epitethikan-me-drone-sti-mekka-diapseydoun-oi-siites-antartes-tis-yemenis/819759) — Saudi Arabia: Houthis Attacked Mecca with Drone – Yemeni Shiite Rebels Deny
- [EA WorldView](https://eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-war-on-iran-mecca-saudi-arabia-claims-houthi-drone) — US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca
- [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/9/16/n14850425.htm) — Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Drone Heading Towards Mecca, Warning Houthis Not to Cross the Red Line.
- [Ada Derana](https://adaderana.lk/news/cmu3pidah0007356oevg2hgwe) — Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'
- [www.gercekgundem.com](https://gercekgundem.com/dunya/mekkeye-iha-saldirisi-girisimi-suudi-hava-savunma-sistemleri-havada-vurdu-578726) — Attempted Drone Attack on Mecca: Saudi Air Defense Systems Shot It Down in Mid-Air
- [lindependant.fr](https://lindependant.fr/2026/09/16/guerre-au-moyen-orient-pour-la-premiere-fois-de-son-histoire-la-mecque-visee-par-une-attaque-de-drone-larabie-saoudite-accuse-les-houthis-qui-13553462.php) — War in the Middle East: For the First Time in Its History The Mecca Targeted by a Drone Attack, Saudi Arabia Accuses the Houthis, Who Deny
- [dvhn.nl](https://dvhn.nl/buitenland/saoedische-luchtverdediging-onderschept-en-vernietigt-houthi-drone-bij-heilige-stad-mekka/158543212.html) — Saudi Air Defense Intercepts and Destroys Houthi Drone Near Holy City of Mecca
- [Roze News](https://rozenews.com.pk/archives/170587) — IRANIAN HOUTHIS' MOVE THAT SHAMED THE MUSLIM NATION'S HEAD SHAMEFULLY, SCUTTLES MECCA—ALL DRONE STRIKES
- [The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629597/oic-condemns-heinous-attacks-on-makkah-madinah-region) — OIC condemns 'heinous attacks' on Makkah, Madinah region
- [Νέα Κρήτη](https://neakriti.gr/kosmos/2200081_i-saoydiki-arabia-katigorei-toys-hoythi-gia-epithesi-me-drone-kata-tis-mekkas) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack on Mecca – “A Blatant Lie,” Rebels Respond
- [Islamabad Post](https://islamabadpost.com.pk/houthi-drone-intercepted-near-makkah-as-saudi-led-coalition-warns-holy-sites-are-red-line) — Houthi drone intercepted near Makkah as Saudi-led coalition warns holy sites are 'red line'
- [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4296804) — Saudi Arabia: Houthi Drone Intercepted at Mecca
- [La Vanguardia](https://lavanguardia.com/internacional/20260916/11635972/arabia-saudi-asegura-haber-frustrado-ataque-dron-meca.html) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Throwing a Dron Against Mecca · Global Voices
- [Agi.it](https://agi.it/estero/news/2026-09-16/houthi-arabia-saudita-guerra-39081198) — The Houthi Shoot on Mecca. Riad: 'Over the Limit'
- [جنوبية](https://janoubia.com/2026/09/16/%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B6-%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%91%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%AB%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A8-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A5) — Objection by Houthi March South of Makkah Al-Mukarramah: Islamic Convictions and Saudi Emphasis on the Protection of Holy Places
- [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/ausland/mekka-saudi-arabien-wehrt-offenbar-drohne-der-huthi-miliz-nahe-der-heiligen-stadt-ab-a-9831862b-5037-4696-b49f-04ae99fbb699) — Mecca: Saudi Arabia Apparently Defends Drone of the Huthi Militia Near the Holy City
- [Daily Post Nigeria](https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/16/war-oic-reacts-as-houthi-forces-attack-holy-city-of-mecca) — War: OIC reacts as Houthi forces attack holy city of Mecca
- [El Mundo](https://elmundo.es/internacional/2026/09/16/6aaa2cfffc6c837c398b45ca.html) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts a Drone Launched by Houthi Rebels Against Mecca
- [Yes Punjab](https://yespunjab.com/saudi-coalition-says-houthi-drone-intercepted-near-mecca-houthis-deny-targeting-holy-city) — Saudi Coalition Says Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca; Houthis Deny Targeting Holy City
- [tempo.co](https://en.tempo.co/read/2119688/saudi-arabia-says-houthi-target-mecca-warns-of-red-line) — Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Target Mecca, Warns of 'Red Line'
- [https://ummid.com/](https://ummid.com/news/2026/9/16/saudi-arabia-thwarts-houthi-drone-attack-south-of-makkah.html) — Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah
- [Domani](https://editorialedomani.it/politica/mondo/iran-aggiornamenti-oggi-16-settembre-camera-usa-terza-risoluzione-contro-guerra-drone-la-mecca-m9u1g1z5) — Iran, the US House Approves the Third Resolution Against the War. Riad Knocks Down a Drone Headed to Mecca
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/16/saudi-says-houthis-target-mecca-warn-of-red-line) — Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of ‘red line’
- [serbestiyet.com](https://serbestiyet.com/haberler/dunya/suudi-arabistan-husilerin-mekkeye-gonderdigi-ihayi-dusurduk-248801) — Saudi Arabia: We Shot Down a Drone Sent by the Houthis to Mecca - Serbestiyet
- [La Dépêche du Midi](https://ladepeche.fr/2026/09/16/guerre-en-iran-la-mecque-frolee-par-la-guerre-larabie-saoudite-affirme-avoir-abattu-un-drone-des-rebelles-yemenites-aux-portes-de-la-ville-sainte-13553456.php) — War in Iran: Mecca Bordered by war... Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Shot Down a Drone of Yemeni Rebels at the Gates of the Holy City
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3052086/arabia-saudita-afirma-ter-destruido-drone-dos-huthis-lancado-contra-meca) — Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Destroyed Huthis Drone Launched Against Mecca
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4017105/i-saoudiki-arabia-katigorei-tous-xouthi-oti-epitethikan-me-drone-enantion-tis-ieris-polis-tis-mekkas) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack on Holy City of Mecca
- [KEZI 9 News](https://kezi.com/news/spanish/arabia-saudita-afirma-haber-derribado-un-dron-hut-cerca-de-la-meca-la-ciudad-m/article_35a407f5-4783-51c9-ac9a-6077aab2e878.html) — Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Shot Down a Houthi Drone Near Mecca, the Most Sacred City in Islam
- [Banker.az](https://banker.az/abs-iran-v%c9%99-neftl%c9%99-bagli-qisa-icmal) — A Brief Overview of US-Iran and Oil
- [epochtimes.de](https://epochtimes.de/politik/ausland/rote-linie-saudi-arabien-wirft-huthi-miliz-angriff-auf-heilige-stadt-mekka-vor-a5610625.html) — "Red Line": Saudi Arabia Accuses Huthi Militia Attack on Holy City of Mecca
- [ARY News](https://arynews.tv/saudi-arabia-says-houthi-drone-intercepted-near-makkah-houthis-deny-targeting-holy-city) — Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone intercepted near Makkah; Houthis deny targeting holy city
- [antena3.ro](https://antena3.ro/externe/rebelii-houthi-au-atacat-cu-o-drona-orasul-sfant-mecca-e-prima-oara-dupa-10-ani-cand-are-loc-un-astfel-de-incident-803370.html) — The Houthi Rebels Attacked the Holy City of Mecca with a Drone. It's the First Time After 10 Years when Such an Incident Takes Place.
- [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-says-houthis-target-mecca-warns-of-red-line/a-79285099) — Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'
- [connectedtoindia.com](https://connectedtoindia.com/mecca-on-alert-first-ever-air-raid-warning-after-houthi-drone-intercepted) — Mecca on alert! First-ever air raid warning after Houthi drone intercepted - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI
- [Nepal Press : Facts First, Truth Foremost – Online News Portal from Nepal in Nepali Language](https://nepalpress.com/2026/09/16/764102/saudi-arabia-claims-to-have-destroyed-houthi-drone-before-it-entered-meccas-restricted-airspace) — Houthi Drone Destroyed Before Entering Mecca's Restricted Airspace, Saudi Claims
- [suedtirolnews.it](https://suedtirolnews.it/politik/saudi-arabien-wehrt-houthi-drohne-bei-mekka-ab) — Saudi Arabia Defends Houthi Drone at Mecca
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/saudi-arabien-wehrt-houthi-drohne-bei-mekka-ab/10469543) — Saudi Arabia Defends Houthi Drone at Mecca
- [koutipandoras.gr](https://koutipandoras.gr/article/mekka-i-saoudiki-aravia-katigorei-tous-chouthi-oti-epitethikan-me-drone-stin-ieri-poli) — Mecca: Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack on Holy City | Pandora's Box
- [Cyprus Mail](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-destroys-houthi-drone-near-mecca) — Saudi Arabia destroys Houthi drone near Mecca
- [Pantau.com](https://pantau.com/geopolitik/366781/houthi-membantah-targetkan-makkah-setelah-arab-saudi-keluarkan-peringatan-darurat) — Houthis Deny Targeting Mecca After Saudi Arabia Issues Emergency Alert
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/los-huties-niegan-un-ataque-con-drones-a-la-meca-interceptado-por-arabia-saudi) — Houthis Denies Drone Attack on Mecca Intercepted by Saudi Arabia
- [Hot News](https://hotnews.ro/rebelii-houthi-au-incercat-sa-loveasca-orasul-sfant-mecca-acuza-arabia-saudita-2350281) — The Houthi Rebels Tried to Strike the Holy City Mecca, Charges Saudi Arabia - HotNews.ro
- [RTVI](https://rtvi.com/news/krasnaya-liniya-saudovskaya-araviya-sbila-dron-u-mekki-i-obvinila-husitov) — Red Line: Saudi Arabia Knocked Down a Drone at Makkah and Accused the Husite
- [KOHA.net](https://koha.net/bote/arabia-saudite-thote-se-ka-rrezuar-afer-mekes-nje-dron-te-houthit) — Saudi Arabia Says It Shot Down a Houthi Drone Near Mecca
- [indyturk.com](https://indyturk.com/node/782528) — Saudi Arabia: Air Defense Forces Will Not Enter Mecca Airspace.
- [iDNES.cz](https://idnes.cz/zpravy/zahranicni/saudska-arabie-jemen-mekka-husiove.A260916_063047_zahranicni_pluh) — According to Saudi Arabia, the Houthis Attempted to Attack Mecca. The Drone Was Shot Down by the Defense
- [SINDOnews.com](https://international.sindonews.com/read/1750395/43/oki-kecam-serangan-houthi-ke-kota-mekkah-as-peringatkan-warganya-1789531769) — OIC Condemns Houthi Attack on Mecca, US Warns Citizens
- [npr](https://npr.org/2026/09/16/g-s1-143554/saudi-arabia-attempted-mecca-attack) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
- [KPBS](https://kpbs.org/news/international/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
- [ksfr.org](https://ksfr.org/npr-news/2026-09-16/saudi-arabia-calls-an-attempted-mecca-attack-a-red-line-as-houthis-deny-they-did-it) — Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
- [KEYT](https://keyt.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2026/09/15/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-a-houthi-drone-near-mecca-islams-holiest-city) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
- [Il Post](https://ilpost.it/2026/09/16/arabia-saudita-accuse-houthi-attacco-la-mecca) — Saudi Arabia Says the Houthi Tried to Attack Mecca.
- [15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/pasaulis/saudo-arabija-ispeja-husius-del-raudonosios-linijos-taikesi-i-meka-57-2764710) — Saudi Arabia Warns Houthis About 'Red Line': Targeting Mecca
- [madhyamamonline.com](https://madhyamamonline.com/middle-east/saudi-arabia/downed-houthi-drone-heading-for-mecca-saudi-led-coalition-1554941) — Downed Houthi drone heading for Mecca: Saudi-led coalition
- [WLTReport](https://wltreport.com/2026/09/15/major-escalation-saudi-arabia-announces-it-shot-down-houthi-drone-targeting-islams-holiest-city-mecca) — MAJOR ESCALATION: Saudi Arabia Announces It Shot Down Houthi Drone Targeting Islam’s “Holiest City” Mecca
- [News Wire](https://newswire.lk/2026/09/16/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-houthi-drone-headed-for-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca
- [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3442303) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Huthi's Attack on Mecca
- [Klix](https://klix.ba/vijesti/svijet/saudijska-arabija-tvrdi-da-su-huti-lansirali-dron-prema-mekki-proiranska-grupa-iz-jemena-negira-navode/260916004) — Saudi Arabia Claims that the Houthis Launched a Drone Towards Mecca, a Pro-Iranian Group in Yemen Denies the Allegations
- [Greater Kashmir](https://greaterkashmir.com/world/oic-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-mecca-medina-region-12538951) — OIC condemns Houthi attacks on Mecca, Medina region
- [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/mekkeye-iha-saldirisi-iddiasi-ensarullah-hareketinden-yalanlama-590324) — Allegations of a Drone Attack on Mecca! Denial From the Ansarullah Movement.
- [www.cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/monde/2026-09-16/une-ligne-rouge-larabie-saoudite-accuse-les-houthis-du-yemen-davoir-attaque-la) — "A Red Line": Saudi Arabia Accuses Yemen's Houthis of Attacking the Holy City of Mecca
- [প্রথম আলো](https://en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/pp72320zkw) — Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of ‘red line’
- [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/global/20260916/az-iszlam-legszentebb-varosat-fenyegettek-kozvetlenul-a-lazadok-dront-lott-le-a-tersegbeli-nagyhatalom-863000) — Did the Rebels Directly Threaten Islam's Holiest City? A Drone Was Shot Down by a Regional Power
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/suudi-arabistan-mekkeye-iha-saldirisi-duzenlendigini-acikladi-husiler-iddiayi-yalanladi-video-haberi-918456) — Saudi Arabia Announced that a Drone Attack Was Carried Out on Mecca, While the Houthis Denied the Claim.
- [TV9 Marathi](https://tv9marathi.com/international/holy-mecca-targeted-saudi-accuses-houthis-of-drone-attack-yemen-rebels-deny-1757420.html) — A Day that Shook the world... Attempted Attack on Holy Mecca, Saudi Claims; What Is the Houthi Rebels' Revelation?
- [Orissa POST](https://orissapost.com/saudi-led-coalition-says-downed-houthi-drone-heading-for-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition says downed Houthi drone heading for Mecca - OrissaPOST
- [La Croix](https://la-croix.com/international/direct-guerre-iran-israel-usa-jour-196-moyen-orient-bilan-resume-aujourdhui-20260916) — War in the Middle East: Drone on Mecca, United States Advises Against Saudi Arabia
- [www.economica.net](https://economica.net/coalitia-militara-din-golf-condusa-de-arabia-saudita-ii-acuza-pe-rebelii-houthi-ca-au-lansat-o-drona-asupra-orasului-mecca_977026.html) — The Gulf Military Coalition Led by Saudi Arabia Accuses the Houthi Rebels of Launching a Drone on Mecca City
- [dailythedestination.com](https://dailythedestination.com/saudi-arabia-intercepts-drone-near-makkahs-sacred-airspace) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Makkah's Sacred Airspace - THE DESTINATION
- [JDN - חדשות](https://jdn.co.il/news/2729371) — The Houthis Attempted to Attack Mecca Using a Drone; It Was Intercepted South of the City.
- [Digi 24](https://digi24.ro/stiri/externe/rebelii-houthi-au-lansat-o-drona-spre-mecca-sua-cer-evitarea-calatoriilor-in-arabia-saudita-3949415) — The Houthi Rebels Have Launched a Drone to Mecca. The United States Is Demanding the Avoidance of Travel to Saudi Arabia
- [Globo](https://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/09/16/arabia-saudita-acusa-houthis-de-atacar-meca-rebeldes-negam-uma-mentira-cansativa.ghtml) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Attacking Mecca; Rebels Deny: 'Tissive Lying'
- [negocios.com](https://negocios.com/articulo/geopolitica/arabia-saudi-derriba-dron-huti-antes-entrar-meca/20260916064301493882.html) — Saudi Arabia Takes Down a Houthi Drone Before Entering Mecca
- [Pentapostagma](https://pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/mesi-anatoli/7389912_mekka-i-saoydiki-arabia-leei-oti-katerripse-drone-ton-hoythi) — Mecca: Saudi Arabia Says It Shot Down Houthi Drone
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/arabia-saudita-sustine-ca-a-doborat-o-drona-a-rebelilor-houthi-care-se-indrepta-spre-mecca-este-o-linie-rosie-23808009) — Saudi Arabia Claims that It Shot Down a Drone of the Houthi Rebels Heading Towards Mecca. "It's a Red Line.
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/424921/riant-katigorei-toys-hoythi-gia-epithesi-me-drone-kata-tis-mekkas-diapseydei-i) — Riyadh Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack on Mecca - Ansarallah Denies
- [Ommcom News](https://ommcomnews.com/world-news/saudi-led-coalition-says-downed-houthi-drone-heading-for-mecca) — Saudi-Led Coalition Says Downed Houthi Drone Heading For Mecca
- [CNN](https://cnn.com/2026/09/16/middleeast/saudi-arabia-houthis-mecca-attack-intl-hnk) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca as rebels face outrage from Muslim world
- [KIFI](https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2026/09/15/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-a-houthi-drone-near-mecca-islams-holiest-city) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
- [KVIA](https://kvia.com/news/us-world/cnn-world/2026/09/15/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-a-houthi-drone-near-mecca-islams-holiest-city) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
- [KMIZ](https://abc17news.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2026/09/15/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-a-houthi-drone-near-mecca-islams-holiest-city) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
- [KESQ](https://kesq.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2026/09/15/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-a-houthi-drone-near-mecca-islams-holiest-city) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
- [kioncentralcoast.com](https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2026/09/15/saudi-arabia-says-it-shot-down-a-houthi-drone-near-mecca-islams-holiest-city) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
- [TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/world/saudi-arabia-downs-houthi-drone-near-mecca-protecting-holy-sites-1238643.html) — Drone Shot Down Before Entering Mecca Airspace: Saudi Arabia Issues Stern Warning to Yemeni Rebels
- [sofokleousin.gr](https://sofokleousin.gr/epikairotita/diethni/saoudiki-aravia-katigorei-tous-xouthi-oti-epitethikan-me-drone-en) — Saudi Arabia: Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack on Mecca
- [timelinedaily.com](https://timelinedaily.com/west-asia/houthis-deny-targeting-makkah-as-saudi-arabia-claims-drone-destroyed-near-the-holy-city) — Houthis Deny Targeting Makkah As Saudi Arabia Claims Drone Destroyed Near The Holy City
- [gazetepencere.com](https://gazetepencere.com/dis-haber/mekkeye-iha-saldirisi-husiler-suclamayi-reddedildi-715637h) — Drone Attack on Mecca: Houthis Deny the Accusation.
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1329532/h-diplomatia-ton-hpa-protrepei-toys-amerikanous-na-apofeughoyn-taksidia-sti-sa) — US Diplomacy Urges Americans to Avoid Travel to SA
- [Sud Ouest](https://sudouest.fr/international/moyen-orient/moyen-orient-l-arabie-saoudite-accuse-les-houthis-d-avoir-lance-un-drone-sur-la-mecque-ville-sainte-30647514.php) — Middle East: Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Launching a Drone on Mecca, Holy City
- [Economy.pk](https://economy.pk/international/middle-east/a-red-line-saudi-arabia-says-it-just-stopped-a-drone-from-reaching-makkah) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Makkah Amid Tensio
- [Irish Independent](https://independent.ie/world-news/saudi-arabia-reports-wide-ranging-security-alerts-after-week-of-strikes-by-iran-linked-houthi-forces/a/161498751.html) — Saudi Arabia reports wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikes by Iran-linked Houthi forces
- [arabtimesonline.com](https://arabtimesonline.com/news/oic-condemns-iran-backed-houthi-attacks-on-mecca-medina) — OIC Condemns Iran-Backed Houthi Attacks On Mecca, Medina
- [topky.sk](https://topky.sk/cl/11/9494607/Husiovia-utocia-na-Mekku--Saudska-Arabia-vydava-bezpecnostne-vystrahy-pre-posvatne-islamske-miesta) — Houthis Attack Mecca: Saudi Arabia Issues Security Warnings for Islamic Holy Sites
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/saudische-luchtverdediging-haalt-drone-nabij-mekka-neer) — Saudi Air Defense Shoots Down Drone Near Mecca
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/saudische-luchtverdediging-haalt-drone-nabij-mekka-neer) — Saudi Air Defense Shoots Down Drone Near Mecca
- [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/saudische-luchtverdediging-haalt-drone-nabij-mekka-neer) — Saudi Air Defense Shoots Down Drone Near Mecca
- [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/saudi-warns-houthis-as-drone-intercepted-over-mecca/20260916.htm) — Saudi warns Houthis as drone intercepted over Mecca
- [pmo.ee](https://pmo.ee/8546694) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Yemeni Houthi Drone Near Mecca
- [RTÉ](https://rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0916/1591709-saudi-yemen-mecca) — Saudi coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca
- [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/world/mecca-houthi-drone-saudi-intercept-emergency-alert-jeddah-taif-yemen-conflict-ars24) — Drone Attack on the Holiest City of Muslims, Alarm Bells Ring for the First Time in Mecca
- [The Statesman](https://thestatesman.com/world/saudi-arabia-destroys-houthi-drone-near-mecca-alerts-issued-1503639131.html) — Saudi Arabia destroys Houthi drone near Mecca, alerts issued
- [thairath.co.th](https://thairath.co.th/news/foreign/2959954) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthi Rebels of Sending Drones Targeting Mecca, Warning Them to Be Careful Not to Cross the Red Line.
- [Berliner Morgenpost](https://morgenpost.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [Hamburger Abendblatt](https://abendblatt.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung](https://waz.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [wr.de](https://wr.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [Westfalenpost](https://wp.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [nrz.de](https://nrz.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [Ostthüringer Zeitung](https://otz.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [tlz.de](https://tlz.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [braunschweiger-zeitung.de](https://braunschweiger-zeitung.de/politik/article412829332/iran-krieg-news-aktuell-usa-huthi-jemen-meerenge-bab-al-mandab-saudi-arabien-mekka.html) — Saudi Arabia Defends Huthi Drone at Mecca – USA Warn Against Travel
- [WIN](https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-dramatic-footage-shows-the-moment-saudi-air-defenses-destroy-houthi-drone-over-mecca) — Dramatic footage shows the moment Saudi air defenses destroy Houthi drone over Mecca
- [Khaleej Times](https://khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/saudi-arabia-says-houthis-target-makkah) — Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Makkah, warn of 'red line' amid attacks
- [Daily Pakistan Observer -](https://pakobserver.net/houthi-drone-intercepted-before-entering-makkahs-prohibited-airspace-says-saudi-coalition) — Houthi drone intercepted before entering Makkah’s prohibited airspace, says Saudi coalition - Pakistan Observer
- [ARAB NEWS](https://arabnews.jp/en/saudi-arabia/houthi-drone-destroyed-before-entering-makkahs-airspace-saudi-arabia-says-3000159) — Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Houthi Drone Before Entering Makkah Airspace
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/world/saudi-arabia-activates-mecca-warning-system-after-houthi-drone-intercepted-near-holy-city-3007948) — Saudi Arabia activates Mecca warning system after Houthi drone intercepted near holy city
- [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/mideast/16sep2026/sa_h_112.html) — Saudi Arabia Stated that It Had Intercepted a Husite Drone Flying to Makkah.
- [South China Morning Post](https://scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3367663/red-line-saudi-coalition-accuses-houthis-targeting-mecca-drone) — ‘Red line’: Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca with drone
- [Le Singulier](https://lesinguliersete.fr/un-drone-intercepte-pres-de-la-mecque-les-houthis-crient-au-mensonge) — A Drone Intercepted Near Mecca, the Houthis Shout to Lies
- [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/world/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-drone-mecca-10879763) — Mecca drone attack foiled as Houthis claim 450 Saudi strikes: 6 updates
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1081221-sasht-preduprediha-grajdanite-si-da-ne-patuvat-do-sauditska-arabia) — US Warns Citizens Against Travel to Saudi Arabia
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/kutsal-topraklara-iha-saldirisi-husiler-isaret-edildi/haber-1698671) — Drone Attack on Holy Lands! Houthis Implicated.
- [uttamhindu.com](https://uttamhindu.com/air-raid-siren-sounds-in-the-holy-city-of-mecca-for-the-first-time) — The Holy City of Mecca Heard the First Airborne Alarm; Saudi Arabia Shot Down a Houthi Drone; the Area Was Shaken.
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-oil-saudi-houthis-news-b3050908.html) — Iran war live: Saudi Arabia says it shot down drone near Mecca
- [madhyamam.com](https://madhyamam.com/world/saudi-air-defense-intercepts-houthi-drone-near-makkah-turki-al-malki-statement-1554920) — Houthi Drone Attack Attempt Near Mecca; Shattered Saudi Air Defense | Saudi Air Defense Thwarts Houthi Drone Attack Attempt Near Holy City of Makkah
- [viva.co.id](https://viva.co.id/berita/dunia/1928946-arab-saudi-klaim-houthi-lancarkan-serangan-drone-ke-mekkah-ini-yang-terjadi) — Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Attack on Mecca, Here's What Happened
- [Aftenposten](https://aftenposten.no/verden/i/n1267Q/saudi-arabia-houthi-drone-stanset-paa-vei-mot-mekka) — Saudi Arabia: – Houthi Drone Stopped on Its Way to Mecca
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-oil-saudi-houthis-news-b3050908.html) — Iran war live: Saudi Arabia says it shot down drone near Mecca
- [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/middle-east/article-908730) — Saudi Arabia increasingly threatened by Houthis' advance
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/international/saudi-coalition-says-houthi-drone-destroyed-near-mecca/article71470972.ece) — Saudi coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca
- [Haber7](https://haber7.com/guncel/haber/3659948-mekkeye-iha-saldirisi-mi-duzenlendi-suudi-arabistandan-son-dakika-duyurusu) — Was Mecca Attacked by a Drone? Breaking News From Saudi Arabia!
- [The Nation](https://nation.com.pk/16-Sep-2026/saudi-air-defenses-intercept-houthi-drone-near-mecca) — Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone near Mecca
- [The Frontier Post](https://thefrontierpost.com/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-houthi-drone-headed-for-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca
- [veridica.ro](https://veridica.ro/stiri/cetatenii-americani-sunt-sfatuiti-sa-evite-calatoriile-in-arabia-saudita) — American Citizens Are Advised to Avoid Travelling to Saudi Arabia
- [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/world/houthi-saudi-arabia-attack-riyadh-warns-of-red-line-after-houthi-drone-intercepted-near-mecca-1866911) — Mecca Targeted? Holy City On Air Raid Alert For First Time As Saudi Intercepts Houthi Drone
- [Politics, Policy, Political News](https://politicom.com.au/iran-backed-houthis-attempt-strike-on-mecca-in-saudi-arabia-islams-holiest-city) — Iran-Backed Houthis Attempt Strike on Mecca in Saudi Arabia – Islam’s Holiest City! - Politics, Policy, Political Views
- [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/videos/news/saudi-foils-renewed-houthi-drone-attack-on-mecca-videoshow-oai52yo) — Houthi Drone Attack on Mecca Again After 2017; Saudi Says Drone Shot Down
- [Adevarul](https://adevarul.ro/stiri-externe/in-lume/coalitia-condusa-de-arabia-saudita-acuza-rebelii-2557830.html) — Coalition Led by Saudi Arabia Accuses the Houthi Rebels of Launching a Drone Attack on the Holy City Mecca
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-targeting-mecca-warns-of-red-line-379277) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of ‘red line’
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-targeting-mecca-warns-of-red-line) — Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line'
- [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-warns-of-red-line-after-houthi-drone-intercepted-close-to-holy-city-of-mecca) — Saudi Arabia Warns of ‘Red Line' After Houthi Drone Intercepted Close to Holy City of Mecca
- [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/09/iran-backed-houthis-attempt-strike-mecca-saudi-arabia) — Iran-Backed Houthis Attempt Strike on Mecca in Saudi Arabia – Islam’s Holiest City! * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hoft
- [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/gundem/mekkeye-yaklasan-ve-husilere-ait-oldugu-iddia-edilen-iha-dusuruldu-haberi-840186) — A Drone Approaching Mecca, Allegedly Belonging to the Houthi Rebels, Was Shot Down - Dünya Newspaper.
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/09/16/i-saoydiki-aravia-katigorei-to-kinima-ansarala-tis-yemenis-oti-epitethike-me-drone-enantion-tis-mekkas) — Saudi Arabia Denounces Houthi Drone Attack on Mecca — Ansarala Denies
- [FNN.jpプライムオンライン](https://fnn.jp/articles/-/1115333) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drones as Target in Mecca, the Biggest Sacred Place of Islam, and the Houthis Denies Retaliation
- [ODISHA BYTES](https://odishabytes.com/us-warns-citizens-against-travelling-to-saudi-arabia) — US Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Saudi Arabia
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1116319) — The U.S. State Department Called on Americans to Review Their Visits to Saudi Arabia.
- [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/america/zaplaha-ot-iran-i-huti-sasht-s-preduprejdenie-za-pytuvanijata-do-sauditska-arabija-news_2639800.html) — Threat From Iran and Houthis: US Issues Travel Warning for Saudi Arabia
- [Inquirer](https://globalnation.inquirer.net/338269/us-issues-advisory-to-reconsider-travel-to-saudi-arabia) — US issues advisory to ‘reconsider travel’ to Saudi Arabia
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2162018/kazani-poy-vrazei-i-mesi-anatoli-i-saoydiki-aravia-katigorei-toys-choythi-gia-chtypima-sti-mekka-ekeinoi-diapseydoyn) — The Middle East Is a Boiling Pot: Saudi Arabia Accuses the Houthis of Striking Mecca, They Deny It
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/saudi-led-coalition-warns-of-red-line-after-houthi-drones-intercepted-near-holy-city-of-mecca) — Saudi Arabia declares Meccas security a red line after drone attack attempt - The Tribune
- [News Nation](https://newsnationtv.com/world/houthi-drone-enters-mecca-airspace-saudi-air-defense-destroys-12538727) — Saudi Air Defenses Destroy Houthi Drone that Entered Mecca Airspace
- [Mathrubhumi](https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/us-embassy-reconsider-travel-saudi-arabia-houthi-attack-j8nl7qa6) — US issues advisory to 'reconsider travel' to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
- [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/middle-east/saudi-led-coalition-warns-of-red-line-after-houthi-drones-intercepted-near-holy-city-of-mecca20260916083909) — Saudi-led coalition warns of "red line" after Houthi drones intercepted near holy city of Mecca
- [Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News](https://prabhatkhabar.com/world/saudi-coalition-thwarts-houthi-drone-attack-near-mecca-vows-to-protect-holy-sites) — Houthi Drone Attack on Mecca Foiled: Saudi Coalition
- [Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/saudi-led-coalition-downs-houthi-drone-heading-for-mecca-as-iran-oil-exports-near-zero-1.500676137) — Saudi-led coalition downs Houthi drone heading for Mecca as Iran oil exports near zero
- [Financial Intelligence](https://financialintelligence.ro/coalitia-condusa-de-riad-ii-acuza-pe-rebelii-houthi-ca-au-lansat-o-drona-asupra-orasului-mecca) — The Riyadh-Led Coalition Accuses the Houthi Rebels of Launching a Drone on Mecca; the United States Calls on Its Citizens to Avoid Travelling to Saudi Arabia
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96302494-saudska-arabia-tvrdi-ze-juzne-od-mekky-zostrelila-dron-vypusteny-husiovcami) — Saudi Arabia Says It Shot Down a Drone Launched by the Houthis South of Mecca
- [Courrier international](https://courrierinternational.com/article/pendant-que-vous-dormiez-drone-intercepte-pres-de-la-mecque-fermeture-du-kennedy-center-arrestations-en-turquie-israel-les-informations-de-la-nuit_271527) — Drone Intercepted Near Mecca, Closure of Kennedy Center, Arrests in Turkey, Israel: Night News
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/suudi-arabistan-mekke-ye-iha-saldirisi-duzenlendi-husiler-bayat-bir-yalan-3912738) — Saudi Arabia: Drone Attack on Mecca; Houthis: A Stale Lie
- [Independent Urdu](https://independenturdu.com/node/187781) — Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Houthi Drone Before It Enters Mecca
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1879414/h-saoudiki-aravia-katigorei-tous-houthi-gia-epithesi-me-drone-kata-tis-mekkas-diapseudei-i-ansarala) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack on Mecca, Ansarallah Denies
- [MASSIVE.NEWS](https://massive.news/breaking-houthi-drone-intercepted-near-mecca-airspace-saudi-warns-red-line) — BREAKING: Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca Airspace | Saudi Warns ‘Red Line’
- [ABC Australia](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/houthi-drone-attack-intercepted-near-mecca-saudi-arabia-says/107158928) — Houthi drone shot down near Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says
- [Reforma](https://reforma.com/acusa-arabia-saudi-a-huties-de-lanzar-un-dron-a-la-meca/ar3276774) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Throwing a Dron at Mecca · Global Voices
- [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/world/saudi-claims-houthi-drone-destroyed-near-mecca-yemeni-group-dismisses-lies-3908155.html) — Saudi Arabia Claims Mecca Attack, Houthi Says This Is an Old Lie
- [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/dunya/mekkeye-iha-saldirisi-iddiasi-husilerden-yalanlama-geldi-1816297) — Allegations of a Drone Attack on Mecca! Houthi Denial.
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/09/16/world/i-saoudiki-aravia-kataggellei-epithesi-kata-tis-mekkas-diapseydoun-oi-xouthi-to-tetrimmeno-psema) — Houthis Deny Riyadh's Accusation of Attack on Mecca
- [IBTimes Singapore](https://ibtimes.sg/mecca-drone-incident-could-push-saudi-arabia-escalate-war-93812) — Mecca Drone Incident Could Push Saudi Arabia to Escalate War
- [LaProvence.com](https://laprovence.com/article/france-monde/1724747822165314/ryad-accuse-les-houthis-du-yemen-davoir-attaque-la-mecque) — Ryad Accuses Yemen's Houthis of Attacking Mecca
- [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/mundo/oriente-medio/arabia-saudita-acusa-a-los-huties-de-lanzar-un-dron-a-la-meca-los-rebeldes-lo-niegan-medina-yemen-ultimas-noticia) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Throwing a Drone at Mecca, Rebels Deny It
- [RTS](https://rts.ch/info/dossiers/2026/guerre-au-moyen-orient/2026/article/arabie-saoudite-les-houthis-accuses-d-avoir-vise-la-mecque-29358429.html) — Saudi Arabia: Houthis Accused of Targeting Mecca · Global Voices
- [Metrópoles](https://metropoles.com/mundo/arabia-saudita-acusa-houthis-de-atacar-a-cidade-sagrada-de-meca-grupo-nega) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Attacking the Sacred City of Mecca.
- [Rzeczpospolita](https://rp.pl/konflikty-zbrojne/art45146391-arabia-saudyjska-oskarza-hutich-o-atak-na-mekke) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Attacking Mecca
- [The Siasat Daily](https://siasat.com/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-drone-near-makkah-3542904) — Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Makkah
- [SSS.fi](https://sss.fi/2026/09/saudi-arabian-johtaman-koalition-mukaan-huthit-yrittivat-iskea-mekkaan-huthit-kiistavat) — Saudi-Led Coalition Says Houthis Attempted to Strike Mecca, Houthis Deny
- [आज तक](https://aajtak.in/world/story/mecca-qaba-sharif-madia-masjid-houthi-drone-attack-down-saudi-red-line-ntc-mnrd-smsr-2643515-2026-09-16) — Did Houthis Target the Kaaba in Mecca? Saudi Arabia Outlines 'Red Lines' After Drone Attack
- [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/francais/987197/guerre-moyen-orient-drone-intercepte-pres-mecque-washington) — War in the Middle East: Drone Intercepted Near Mecca, Washington Delivers Bombs to Israel...
- [newscentraltv.com](https://newscentraltv.com/saudi-air-defences-down-drone-near-mecca) — Saudi Air Defences Down Drone Near Mecca
- [El Universo](https://eluniverso.com/noticias/internacional/arabia-saudita-dice-haber-destruido-un-dron-huti-que-se-dirigia-a-la-meca-nota) — Saudi Arabia Claims to Have Destroyed a Houthi Drone Heading for Mecca
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/saudi-claims-houthi-drone-destroyed-near-mecca-warns-of-red-line-over-holy-sites-101789525544635.html) — Saudi claims Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca, Yemeni group dismisses 'lies'
- [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2284189/arabie-saoudite-houthis-drone-la-mecque) — The Houthis Threw a Drone at Mecca, According to Riyadh
- [Al-Shorouk](https://shorouknews.com/news/view.aspx?cdate=16092026&id=83098c9c-8ca1-4f5e-b1a6-0895a7db4ff6) — Hawthi's Leader Denies the Targeting of Makkah Al-Mukarramah - the Sunrise Gate
- [Digital Phablet](https://digitalphablet.com/%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%AB%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B0) — Destroying a Houthi Marching Plane Near Mecca and Warning of Sacred Red Lines.
- [Republika Online](https://khazanah.republika.co.id/berita/tlfqi9483/saudi-klaim-intersep-drone-houthi-yang-menargetkan-makkah) — Saudi Arabia Claims Intercept of Houthi Drone Targeting Mecca
- [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/433227) — US warns Americans: Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia amid Iran attack threat
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1763654/i-saoudiki-aravia-katigorei-tous-xoythi-gia-epithesi-me-drone-pros-ti-mekka-diapseyseis-kai-antidraseis) — Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Drone Attack on Mecca – Denials and Reactions
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/world/why-houthis-are-attacking-saudi-arabia-7606097.html) — Why Houthis Are Attacking Saudi Arabia | 🌎 LatestLY
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/i-saoudiki-aravia-katigorei-tous-chouthi-gia-epithesi-me-drone-kata-tis-mekkas) — Saudi Arabia Blames Houthis for Drone Attack on Mecca
- [Utusan Online](https://utusan.com.my/terkini/2026/09/dron-houthi-cuba-ceroboh-ruang-udara-mekah) — Houthi Drones Attempt to Invade Mecca Airspace
- [RÚV](https://ruv.is/frettir/erlent/487183) — Hútar Swerja Af Sér Drónarás Á Mecca
- [focus-news.net](https://focus-news.net/novini/mejdunarodni/Hutite-atakuvaha-s-dron-sveshteniya-za-myusyulmanite-grad-Meka-3025616) — Houthis Attack the Holy City of Mecca with a Drone
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/saoydiki-arabia-epithesi-drone-mekka-diapseydoyn-hoythi) — Saudi Arabia Denounces Drone Attack Near Mecca - Houthis Deny - iefimerida.gr
- [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/09/16/ksa-drone-2) — Saudi Arabia Announces a Marching Objection that Attempted to Enter Mecca's Airspace.
- [France24](https://france24.com/fr/moyen-orient/20260916-en-direct-moyen-orient-iran-arabie-saoudite-yemen-coalition-houthis-drone-la-mecque) — Riyadh's Coalition Accuses Houthis of Launching a Drone on Mecca
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/saudische-luchtverdediging-haalt-drone-nabij-mekka-neer) — Saudi Air Defense Shoots Down Drone Near Mecca
- [Gelora News](https://gelora.co/2026/09/serangan-kelompok-houthi-yaman-ke-saudi.html) — Yemen's Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Are Becoming Increasingly Brutal, with Mecca Becoming a Target.
- [ouest-france.fr](https://ouest-france.fr/monde/proche-orient/guerre-au-moyen-orient-drone-intercepte-pres-de-la-mecque-washington-livre-des-bombes-a-israel-les-dernieres-infos-6397adf6-b148-11f1-bc32-13ddcee9efa7) — War in the Middle East: Drone Intercepted Near Mecca, Washington Delivers Bombs to Israel...
- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/us-israel-iran-war-latest-live-news-saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-drone-near-mecca-as-yemen-fighting-intensifies-us-conflict-costs-reaches-38bn-285636) — US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca as Yemen Fighting Intensifies, US Conflict Costs Reaches $38bn
- [Kosmo Online](https://kosmo.com.my/2026/09/16/arab-saudi-aktif-amaran-kecemasan-di-mekah-buat-pertama-kali-susulan-serangan-houthi) — Saudi Arabia Issues Emergency Warning in Mecca for the First Time, Following Houthi Attack
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/232267_i-saoydiki-arabia-katigorei-toys-hoythi-gia-epithesi-me-drone-kata-tis-mekkas) — Saudi Arabia: Ansarallah Launched a Drone Attack on Mecca
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260916065900009) — Saudi Arabia "Shoots Down Houthi Drone Launched Toward Holy City Mecca"
- [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/saudi-arabia-houthi-drone-stanset-pa-vei-mot-mekka/s/80-95-81725) — Saudi Arabia: – Houthi Drone Stopped on Its Way to Mecca
- [Svenska Dagbladet](https://svd.se/a/7pvz49/saudiarabien-skjutit-ned-dronare) — Saudi Arabia: Shot Down Drone
- [ERT NEWS](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/xouthi-pseydeis-oi-isxyrismoi-tis-saoudikis-aravias-oti-drone-kateythynotan-pros-ti-mekka) — Houthis: Saudi Arabia's Claims that Drone Was Heading Towards Mecca Are "False"
- [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-drone-headed-for-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-destroys-houthi-drone-south-of-mecca/articleshow/134275846.cms) — Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ over holy sites
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-destroys-houthi-drone-south-of-mecca/articleshow/134275846.cms) — Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ over holy sites
- [VG](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/L47Rep/saudi-arabia-houthi-drone-stanset-paa-vei-mot-mekka) — Saudi Arabia: – Houthi Drone Stopped on Its Way to Mecca
- [Live Mint](https://livemint.com/news/us-news/iran-us-war-live-updates-strait-of-hormuz-attack-on-saudi-houthis-oil-price-11789519266661.html) — Iran War Live Updates: Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it intercepted Houthi drone south of Mecca
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/16/2594821.html) — The U.S. has issued a travel advisory for Saudi Arabia due to a risk of Iranian missile and drone attacks, as well as "armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity"
- [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/international/arabie-saoudite-un-drone-lance-par-les-houthis-intercepte-pres-de-la-mecque-20260916) — Yemen's Houthis Deny Having Attacked Mecca, as Saudi Arabia Claims
- [FXStreet](https://fxstreet.com/news/saudi-air-defenses-intercept-houthi-drone-near-mecca-202609160033) — Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone near Mecca
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3977703-intercepting-danger-saudi-air-defences-protect-holy-mecca) — Intercepting Danger: Saudi Air Defences Protect Holy Mecca
- [TRT World](https://trtworld.com/article/a7045e646bb1) — Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone near Mecca, declares holy cities a 'red line'
- [CGTN](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-16/news-1QtySC3bSfK/p.html) — SAUDI-LED COALITION IN YEMEN SAYS AIR DEFENCES INTERCEPTED AND DESTROYED HOUTHI-LAUNCHED DRONE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER MECCA AIRSPACE
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/saudi-air-defenses-intercept-houthi-drone-near-mecca/4058420) — Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drone Near Mecca
- [SANA](https://sana.sy/international/2581936) — Saudi Air Defence Is Destroying a Drone Launched by Al-Houthi Militia South of Makkah Al-Mukarramah
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-destroys-houthi-drone-south-of-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi drone near Mecca
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/15/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-destroys-houthi-drone-south-of-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition says it destroys Houthi drone south of Mecca
- [Tribunnews.com](https://tribunnews.com/internasional/7883088/houthi-bantah-serang-kota-suci-mekah-sirine-berbunyi-di-jeddah) — Houthis Deny Attack on Mecca, Sirens Sound in Jeddah
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/suudi-arabistan-hava-savunma-gucleri-mekke-hava-20241228-haberi) — Saudi Arabia: Air Defense Forces Destroyed a Drone that Attempted to Enter Mecca's Airspace.
- [Middle East Eye](https://middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-intercepted-houthi-drone-south-mecca) — Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi drone south of Mecca
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/saoudiki-aravia-anachaitistike-drone-ton-chouthi-pou-katefthynotan-pros-ti-mekka/2644764) — Saudi Arabia: Houthi Drone Intercepted Heading Towards Mecca
- [Saudi Gazette](https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664606) — Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone south of Makkah
- [برس بي](https://arabic.pressbee.net/show10988241.html?title=%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%AB%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A9) — The Houthis Attacked Mecca.
- [القدس العربي](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81-%D8%A8%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B6-%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%91%D8%B1) — Saudi-Led Coalition: Houthi-Launched Drone Intercepted South of Mecca
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/049fe30445361d4c) — Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone heading for Mecca
- [Arab News](https://arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/houthi-drone-destroyed-before-entering-makkahs-airspace-saudi-arabia-says-3001874) — Houthi drone destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace, Saudi Arabia says
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/coalizao-saudita-diz-que-drone-dos-houthis-foi-destruido-perto-de-meca) — Saudi Coalition Says the Houthis Drone Was Destroyed Near Mecca
- [resumenlatinoamericano.org](https://resumenlatinoamericano.org/2026/09/15/yemen-sana-desmiente-cualquier-amenaza-desde-su-territorio-contra-la-meca) — Yemen. Sanaa Denies Any Threat From Its Territory Against Mecca - Latin American Summary
- [Al-Monitor](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/saudi-coalition-says-houthi-drone-destroyed-near-mecca) — Saudi coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca
- [Tribune.gr](https://tribune.gr/world/news/article/955449/oi-epitheseis-ton-choyti-ftanoyn-sti-mekka-ekthetontas-ta-oria-toy-amyntikoy-symfonoy-tis-saoydikis-aravias-me-tin-toyrkia-kai-to-pakistan.html) — Houthi Attacks Reach Mecca, Exposing the Limits of Saudi Arabia's Defense Pact with Turkey and Pakistan
- [PressTV](https://presstv.ir/Detail/2026/09/15/776359/Yemen-denial-threats-holy-sites-Mecca) — Yemen rejects reports of threat against Mecca amid Saudi escalation
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/16/1451719.html) — The Husitas Rejected Saudi Arabia ' S Claims to Attempt to Attack Mecca
- [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/mundo/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2026/09/arabia-saudita-diz-ter-interceptado-drone-houthi-lancado-contra-meca.shtml) — Saudis Intercept Houthi Drone Launched Against Mecca
- [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/world/saudi-arabia-issues-mecca-potential-danger-warning-amid-houthi-strikes-6087582) — Saudi Arabia Issues Mecca ‘Potential Danger’ Warning Amid Houthi Strikes
- [europost.gr](https://europost.gr/epikindyni-anaflexi-sti-mesi-anatoli-eyreia-epithesi-ton-choythi-kata-tis-mekka-i-saoydiki-aravia-proeidopoiei-gia-skliri-apantisi) — Dangerous Flare-up in the Middle East: Widespread Houthi Attack on Mecca - Saudi Arabia Warns of Harsh Response
- [teleSUR](https://telesurtv.net/yemen-niega-amenazas-militares-hacia-meca) — Yemen Strongly Denies Alleged Military Threats to Mecca
- [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/arabia-saudita-intercepta-dron-huti-dirigido-meca-rebeldes-niegan-ataque-20260915-833735.html) — Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Directed at Mecca; Rebels Deny Attack
- [Έθνος](https://ethnos.gr/World/article/420639/toyrkiaoiepitheseistonxoythiekthetoyntakenathssymfoniasthsmekkas) — Turkey: Houthi Attacks Expose Loopholes in Mecca Agreement
- [Al Bawaba](https://albawaba.com/ar/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%AB%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-1637156) — The Houthi Is Responding to News of Mecca's targeting... What Did He Say?
- [fararu.com](https://fararu.com/fa/news/1002440/%DB%8C%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%87%DB%8C%DA%86-%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%B1%DB%8C-%D9%85%DA%A9%D9%87-%D9%85%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%87-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D9%86%D9%85%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D9%86%D8%AF) — Yemen: No Danger Threatens Mecca
- [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/world-news/mecca-put-on-air-raid-alert-for-first-time-in-history-as-houthis-target-saudi-12051229) — Mecca Put On Air Raid Alert For First Time In History As Houthis Target Saudi
- [Radio France Internationale](http://rfi.fr/fr/moyen-orient/20260915-moyen-orient-l-arabie-saoudite-promet-de-riposter-avec-fermet%C3%A9-aux-attaques-houthies) — Middle East: Saudi Arabia Promises to "Closely" Respond to Huthi Attacks
- [inn.ir](https://inn.ir/news/article/167244/%D9%87%DB%8C%DA%86-%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%B1%DB%8C-%D9%85%DA%A9%D9%87-%D9%85%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%87-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D9%86%D9%85%DB%8C%E2%80%8C%DA%A9%D9%86%D8%AF) — No Danger Threatens Mecca.
- [Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/3053474/tesiantis-atakoms-pries-saudo-arabija-pavojus-pirma-karta-buvo-paskelbtas-mekoje) — The Threat Was First Announced in Mecca as Attacks on Saudi Arabia Continued.
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/video/saudi-arabia-issues-mecca-alert-amid-houthi-strikes-red-sea-advance-ytvd-2995379-2026-09-15) — Saudi Arabia Issues Mecca Alert Amid Houthi Strikes, Red Sea Advance
- [snn.ir](https://snn.ir/fa/news/1455618/%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%B9%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B9%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D9%85%DA%A9%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%B3%D9%88%DB%8C-%DB%8C%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%BA-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA) — Sanaa: Yemen's Claim of Threat to Mecca Is a Lie
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- [δημοκρατία](https://dimokratia.gr/kosmos/745369/epithesi-ton-choythi-konta-sti-mekka-gia-proti-fora-sto-stochastro-i) — Houthi Attack Near Mecca: For the First Time, the Holy Land of Muslims Is Targeted
- [סרוגים](https://srugim.co.il/101011240-%D7%94%D7%97%D7%95%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%9B%D7%97%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%90%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99-%D7%90%D7%99%D7%9F-%D7%90%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%A2%D7%9C-%D7%9E%D7%9B%D7%94) — The Houthis Deny the Shooting: "There Is No Threat of a Strike"
- [Le Devoir](https://ledevoir.com/monde/moyen-orient/1009112/arabie-saoudite-promet-riposter-fermement-attaques-houthis) — Saudi Arabia Promises to Retaliate Firmly to the Attacks of the...
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- [der Standard AT](https://derstandard.at/story/3000000339940/iran-weitere-angriffe-im-jemen-und-saudi-arabien) — Huthi Attacks: Saudi Arabia Issues Warnings for Mecca for the First Time
- [der Standard DE](https://derstandard.de/story/3000000339940/iran-weitere-angriffe-im-jemen-und-saudi-arabien) — Huthi Attacks: Saudi Arabia Issues Warnings for Mecca for the First Time
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- [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/world/saudi-arabia-issues-alerts-over-possible-attacks-in-mecca-jeddah-amid-ongoing-houthi-attacks-2026-09-15-1054315) — Saudi Arabia issues alerts over possible attacks in Mecca, Jeddah amid ongoing Houthi attacks
- [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/article/sjjdoalyzl) — Houthi attacks reach Mecca, exposing limits of Saudi defense pact with Turkey and Pak
- [New Strait Times](https://nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1533799/muslim-bloc-oic-condemns-heinous-houthi-attack-makkah) — Muslim bloc OIC condemns 'heinous' Houthi attack on Makkah
- [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/world/around-the-world/saudi-arabia-fired-a-barrage-of-missiles-at-houthi-rebels-alert-issued-after-threat-to-mecca-2026-09-15-1243346) — Saudi Arabia Fires Missiles at Houthi Rebels, Mecca on Alert - India TV Hindi
- [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/world/2248753/saudi-arabia-brink-houthis-strike) — Saudi Arabia on brink as Houthis strike Mecca - holiest site in Islam

## Questions

**What happened in the incident near Mecca?**

Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Mecca. The kingdom accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack the holy city, which it declared a 'red line'. The Houthis have denied targeting Mecca.

**What is Saudi Arabia's stance on Mecca?**

Saudi Arabia has declared Mecca a 'red line', indicating its extreme sensitivity and importance as Islam's holiest city. The kingdom views any attempt to attack it as a significant escalation.

**Do the Houthis admit to the attack?**

No, the Houthi rebels have denied targeting Mecca. They have stated that their targets are Saudi military and oil facilities, and that they avoid attacking holy sites.

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