Saudi intercepts two Houthi missiles; debris lands in Mecca region

Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis, with debris falling in the Mecca region. This marks a continuation of tit-for-tat attacks between the kingdom and the Houthis, though the targeting of the Mecca area—even indirectly—raises the stakes given its religious significance. The incident underscores the ongoing cross-border conflict and the risk of escalation.

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