Saudi Arabia Warns of 'Red Line' Over Alleged Houthi Drone Toward Mecca

Saudi Arabia warned of a 'red line' after saying its air defenses destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on September 16, 2026, before it entered prohibited airspace. The Houthis denied targeting Mecca, calling the claim a 'worn-out lie.' Riyadh described it as the second such attempt after a 2017 missile launch.