Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca

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The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen claims to have downed a Saudi fighter jet and denies targeting the Muslim holy city of Mecca despite accusations by the Saudi-led coalition. This comes amid ongoing military tensions in the region.

The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.

World Security Conflict Politics Houthi Yemen Saudi Arabia military drone attack Mecca Middle East conflict

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