Saudi Coalition Intercepts Six Houthi Ballistic Missiles Targeting Mecca
· World · Times of India, New York Times
Saudi-led coalition forces shot down six ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward Mecca, marking the second such alert for the holy city in a month. The missiles were intercepted before reaching their target, according to coalition statements reported by Al Jazeera. No casualties or damage were reported from the interception. This follows a similar missile threat against Mecca in the previous month, though specific details of the earlier incident are not provided in the article. The Houthi movement, aligned with Iran, has previously targeted Saudi territory amid the ongoing Yemen conflict. The coalition did not disclose the launch locations or timing of the missile salvo.
Why it matters
The repeated threats to Mecca risk disrupting the safety and sanctity of Islam's holiest city, which millions of Muslims, including Indians, visit annually for Hajj and Umrah. Any successful attack could have profound religious, security, and diplomatic repercussions across the Muslim world.
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