Houthi drone near Mecca: Saudi Arabia draws ‘red line’ — has Makkah Pact been tested?
Saudi air defences intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca on September 15, preventing it from entering prohibited airspace. Major General Turki al-Malki stated that the security of the Two Holy Mosques is a 'red line,' warning of necessary deterrent measures. This incident tests the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey regarding collective security.