Conflict● ElevatedSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 1:09 AM
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en] · Middle East
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'
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