Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the strike as a "heinous" attack. Mecca is Islam's holiest site and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
TL;DR
- Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone purportedly targeting Mecca.
- The Houthi group denied the claim, labeling it a 'worn-out lie.'
- Mecca is Islam's holiest site and the focal point of the Hajj pilgrimage.
- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the alleged strike.
- This incident is the latest escalation in the Yemen conflict and impacts Middle East stability.
- The conflict is affecting global oil markets, with prices increasing due to supply risks.