Iran-Backed Houthis Attempt Strike on Mecca in Saudi Arabia – Islam’s Holiest City!
The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launched an attack on Mecca in Saudi Arabia early Wednesday! The post Iran-Backed Houthis Attempt Strike on Mecca in Saudi Arabia – Islam’s Holiest City! appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- The Houthis, an Iran-backed organization from Yemen, launched a drone strike towards Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed the drone south of Makkah before it entered the holy city's restricted airspace.
- Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the prophet Mohammad.
- Islam is divided into Sunni (87-90%) and Shiite (10-13%) sects.
- A strike on Mecca by the Shiite sect could potentially incite a Muslim holy war.