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Saudi Coalition Says Intercepted Drone Over Riyadh, Missile In South
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Context
What happened: The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a drone over Riyadh and a missile in southern Saudi Arabia. Earlier on Friday, the coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone in the Mecca region, which the Houthis denied targeting.
Why it matters: The Houthis denied targeting Mecca, Islam's holiest city, after the coalition reported destroying a drone there.
What changed
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a drone over Riyadh and a missile in southern Saudi Arabia. Earlier on Friday, the coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone in the Mecca region, which the Houthis denied targeting.
Why it matters
The Houthis denied targeting Mecca, Islam's holiest city, after the coalition reported destroying a drone there.
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Oct 31, 2026 02:34 AM ET