India, Sept. 16 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: A drone threat near Mecca has added a new and highly sensitive dimension to the escalating confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned movement. Saudi authorities said air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of the holy city on Tuesday before it could enter restricted airspace, as attacks across the kingdom intensified.

The incident came after Saudi Arabia issued security alerts for Mecca, Jeddah and Taif amid a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks. Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said the protection of Islam's holy sites and pilgrims remained a "red line" and warned that Riyadh would take deterrent measures against the Houthis....