Saudi Arabia Warns Mecca is a Red Line After Intercepting Houthi Drone Near Holy City

Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone near Mecca on Tuesday, warning that the holy city's security is a red line. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki identified the incident as the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca. The Houthis denied the claim. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the alleged attack. The US Embassy issued a travel advisory for Saudi Arabia. The incident follows a week of escalating Houthi advances in Yemen, including seizure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait coastline and strikes on Saudi territory.