Event Brief
Houthis deny Saudi strikes targeting Mecca
By The BriefBrief · Sources (12)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET
Summary: The Houthis denied that Saudi strikes targeted Mecca. The accusation triggered widespread outrage across the Muslim world, as Riyadh accused the group of attacking the holy city.
WHO: Houthis
WHAT: The Houthis denied Saudi accusations that they targeted Mecca, following Riyadh's claim of strikes.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 6:11 PM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: The denial came in response to Riyadh's accusation that the Houthis targeted Mecca.
Sources (12):
BBC News,
CNBC Top News,
CNN World,
Dawn Pakistan,
Japan Times,
Middle East Eye,
NPR,
New York Times,
The Hindu,
The Independent,
Times of India,
WSJ World News
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