The Houthis have denied a Saudi Arabia report of their attack on Mecca and Medina, claiming their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases. This comes as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis continue to assert their presence and operations in the region.
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The Houthis deny a Saudi Arabia report of their attack on Mecca and Medina.: The Houthis deny a Saudi Arabia report of their attack on Mecca and Medina.
The Houthis claim their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases.: The Houthis claim their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases.
The Houthis continue to assert their presence and operations in Yemen.: The Houthis continue to assert their presence and operations in Yemen.
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Houthis deny report that they attacked Mecca and Medina
24 October 2026 19:44 BST
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis denied on Saturday Saudi Arabia's report that they attacked the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, after Riyadh said it had intercepted Houthi missiles headed towards the two cities.
The group said its operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases, and that it announces such attacks when they occur.
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