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Yemen’s Houthis say shot down Saudi fighter jet

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What happened

A spokesman for the Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching 450 strikes…

Key facts

  • A spokesman for the Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching 450 strikes…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:28:06 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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

  2. Houthi official says Saudi airstrikes leave 3 dead, and other Mideast developments

  3. Saudi coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca

  4. Oil falls as U.S. crude inventories reportedly rise, traders weigh Saudi pipeline closure

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

  6. Yemen’s Houthis say shot down Saudi fighter jet

  7. Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

Sources

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