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The incident adds to tensions in the region, which can affect regional security and U.S. interests. The supplied reports do not describe direct U.S. involvement or harm to Americans.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a drone over Mecca; Houthis deny targeting area
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A Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi-launched drone over Mecca. The Houthis denied targeting the area, according to Al Jazeera.
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