# Drone interception in Saudi Arabia’s Taif kills one, injures two

https://mins.news/en/video/62803

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-17 14:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ian1ayju8mQ

> Saudi authorities say one person was killed and two injured when a drone was intercepted in Taif province. Professor Mohamad Elmasry discusses fears that the conflict could spread across the region as Saudi allies remain reluctant to offer direct military support, along with the history and costs of tensions involving Iran and the Houthis.

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