Mecca drone attack: Saudi Arabia says Houthis targeted holy city

Saudi Arabia said Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels tried to attack Mecca overnight, prompting condemnation from countries in the region, though there was no sign of military support for the kingdom. Riyadh called Mecca a “red line”, while the Houthis denied firing drones towards the holy city. The incident comes as Saudi Arabia faces pressure on several fronts, with Houthi attacks targeting infrastructure and shipping, and with uncertainty over outside backing. A new defence pact involving Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan has yet to translate into operational support, while the United States has indicated it does not want to be drawn…