TEHRAN – Ansarallah leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has strongly rejected accusations by Saudi Arabia that Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the holy city of Mecca.
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Ansarallah Rejects Saudi Claims of Attacking Mecca
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September 18, 2026
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Ansarallah leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has denied Saudi Arabia's claims that Yemeni forces targeted Mecca. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, which are significant for Iran due to its support for the Houthi movement.
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