# Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams Houthi ‘terrorist’ targeting of Mecca

https://mins.news/en/item/69601

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-22 20:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/22/saudi-king-slams-heinous-targeting-of-mecca-by-terrorist-houthis?traffic_source=rss

> King Salman has called Yemen’s Houthi movement a “terrorist militia” and accused it of repeatedly targeting Mecca. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Houthi drone headed towards the holy city last week, while the group denied the claim. Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, energy infrastructure and shipping have intensified regional tensions.

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