Saudi Arabia Draws 'Red Line' After Reported Houthi Drone Near Mecca

Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone south of Mecca on September 16, 2026, before it reached restricted airspace, and warned any threat to the holy city is a 'red line.' The Houthis deny targeting Mecca, calling it a 'worn-out lie.' Riyadh says it was the second such incident since a 2017 missile.