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Saudi Arabia calls attempted Mecca attack 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

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What happened

A crucial Saudi pipeline has reportedly been shut down for weeks as the Yemen-based Houthis have been attacking infrastructure in the kingdom…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:41:11 UTC.

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  1. Middle East live: Houthi rebels deny Saudi claim of drone attack on Mecca

  2. Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim

  3. Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca

  4. Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it

  5. US raises Saudi Arabia travel risk to 'Level 3' amid Houthi attacks

  6. 'Deeply concerned': India condemns Houthi drone attack near Mecca

  7. Saudi Arabia calls attempted Mecca attack 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

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