Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca Amid Rising West Asia Security Tensions

Saudi Arabia faces heightened security concerns amid reports of a Houthi drone being intercepted near restricted airspace around Mecca. The Houthis have denied targeting the holy city, saying their attacks are aimed at Saudi military and oil-related facilities. The reported incident comes amid wider tensions involving Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Iran-linked groups across the region. Saudi authorities have warned that the security of the holy sites remains a red line. Meanwhile, attacks and reported advances around key Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab locations have raised concerns over shipping and energy security. The developments add to growing regional tensions as Riyadh weighs its response.