Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted seven Houthi attacks near Mecca and Medina

Disputed · Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia (approximate: Saudi Arabia) · 2026-09-16

The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted seven Houthi attacks on or near Mecca and Medina since September 16, including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones. The Houthis deny all seven attacks.

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• The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted seven Houthi attacks near Mecca and Medina, while the Houthis deny that any of the seven took place, as relayed in a single post.

Sources

• houseofsaud.com, 2026-11-01 15:48 UTC

Changes

• 2026-11-01 15:58 UTC: Unverified
• 2026-11-01 16:01 UTC: Unverified to Disputed

First reported 2026-11-01 15:48 UTC; last updated 2026-11-01 16:01 UTC.

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