Saudi Arabia condemns Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca
The Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned the launch of a hostile Houthi drone toward Mecca on Tuesday, calling it a provocation to Muslims worldwide.
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AIThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the launch of a hostile drone by the Houthi militia toward the city of Mecca on Tuesday, 4 Rabi Al-Akhir 1448 AH, corresponding to September 15, 2026.
Saudi Arabia stated that this cowardly terrorist attack targeting the holy city—the birthplace of Islam, the site of revelation, and the direction of Muslim prayer—represents a repeated violation by the Houthi militia of sacred sites and an affront to the feelings of Muslims worldwide. The ministry noted this was the second attempt to target Mecca, following a previous incident on July 27, 2017.
The Kingdom praised the vigilance of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, who intercepted and destroyed the drone before it entered the restricted airspace over the holy city of Mecca.
Saudi Arabia renewed its call for the international community to condemn these grave attacks and to take a firm stance against the Houthi militia’s assaults on holy sites, as well as on civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom, and their threats to the freedom of maritime navigation for commercial vessels and international trade.
The Kingdom also reaffirmed its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the Two Holy Mosques, their visitors, and all territories, citizens, and residents of Saudi Arabia.