Saudi Arabia reportedly calls Mecca a ‘red line’ after attempted Houthi drone strike
NewsEngine says key pipelines were shut and oil had surged past $100 a barrel, while Saudi Arabia sought air-defense support from European and regional allies.
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On September 16, 2026, NewsEngine said Saudi Arabia had intercepted an attempted Houthi drone strike near Mecca and declared the city a “red line.” It also described key pipeline shutdowns and ongoing disruption to Red Sea shipping, with oil above $100 a barrel. According to NewsEngine, Saudi Arabia was asking European and regional allies for air-defense support as U.S. interceptor stocks ran low.
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