Attacks on the holy city of Mecca escalate regional tensions.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
Attacks on the holy city of Mecca escalate regional tensions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Malaysia condemns drone attack near holy city of Mecca and calls for restraint.Sub-event
Houthis attacked the holy city of Mecca.1 source
Attacks on Mecca escalate regional tensions.1 source
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The entities involved
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Mecca
census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
Related events
- Houthis conducted a missile attack in Lahij Governorate, heightening tensions with Saudi Arabia.
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- Iranian-backed Houthis attacked the Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, raising concerns over energy supply disruption.
- Houthis continue attacking Saudi Arabia, while Pakistani foreign ministers held talks in Istanbul amid instability in East Jerusalem.
- Houthi attacks have threatened a major flashpoint and disrupted sea traffic in the region.