Houthis Deny Targeting Mecca and Claim Downing of Saudi Jet
· World · New York Times, NDTV, BBC News
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has denied allegations that it fired a drone toward the Muslim holy city of Mecca. The denial came just hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused the group of launching the drone attack. Concurrently, the Houthis claimed they successfully shot down a Saudi fighter jet over Yemeni airspace. The exact status of the aircraft and any potential casualties have not been independently confirmed. The escalating rhetoric underscores the ongoing military conflict between the coalition and the militia.
Why it matters
The denial and counter-claims heighten regional tensions and threaten stability across the Middle East, directly impacting security along the Saudi-Yemeni border.
Read the original report — New York Times
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