Iran-Backed Houthis Attempt Strike on Mecca in Saudi Arabia – Islam’s Holiest City!

Iranian-backed Houthis launched a drone strike toward Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is Islam’s holiest city. Saudi forces successfully intercepted and destroyed the drone before it entered restricted airspace. An attack on Mecca by the Shiite sect could potentially trigger a Muslim holy war.

• The Houthis, an Iran-backed organization from Yemen, launched a drone strike towards Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed the drone south of Makkah before it entered the holy city’s restricted airspace.
• Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the prophet Mohammad.
• Islam is divided into Sunni (87-90%) and Shiite (10-13%) sects.
• A strike on Mecca by the Shiite sect could potentially incite a Muslim holy war.