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King Salman Labels Houthis 'Terrorist Militia' After Mecca Drone Attack
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Firstpost•22-09-2026, 20:32
King Salman Labels Houthis 'Terrorist Militia' After Mecca Drone Attack
- •Saudi King Salman condemned Yemen's Houthi movement as a "terrorist militia" following an alleged drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca.
- •King Salman praised Saudi military and security forces for defending the kingdom and its holy sites, pilgrims, citizens, and residents.
- •The Houthis denied targeting Mecca but have intensified missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia amidst escalating conflict in Yemen.
- •The confrontation follows months of rising regional tensions linked to the broader war after US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the deteriorating situation in West Asia, emphasizing safe passage through Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz.
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King Salman condemned the Houthi movement after Riyadh accused the Iran-backed group of attempting to target the holy city of Mecca with a drone.
During a phone call, Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the need to ensure safe passage through the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump stated that Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed not to attack the United States, even as the group intensifies its military campaign against Saudi Arabia.
