Event Brief
King Salman condemns Houthi targeting of Mecca
By The BriefBrief · Sources (14)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Summary: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a rare condemnation of the Houthis for targeting Mecca, calling the group “terrorist.” The remarks signal urgency in the kingdom as attacks from Yemen have been stepped up.
WHO: King Salman
WHAT: King Salman condemned the Houthis for targeting Mecca and called them “terrorist.”
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: The statement was a reaction to the Houthis’ alleged targeting of Mecca.
Sources (14):
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
CNBC Top News,
CNN World,
Dawn Pakistan,
Japan Times,
Middle East Eye,
NPR,
New York Times,
Straits Times,
The Hindu,
The Independent,
Times of India,
WSJ World News
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