Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'

The Saudi-led coalition accused the Houthis of targeting Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world. The Houthis dismissed these claims as a 'lie', stating that Riyadh had shot down a drone heading towards the holy city. Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's Saudi-backed government has escalated, with the Houthis declaring a maritime blockade on Saudi ships in the Red Sea.