Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Houthi rebels of an attempted attack on Mecca, declaring the holy city a "red line" in the ongoing regional conflict. While the Houthi rebels have denied responsibility, the incident has drawn sharp condemnation from neighboring countries despite a lack of direct military support. This escalation marks a significant development in the broader tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed forces.
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support. The kingdom, a key U.S. ally, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the new front of the Iran war. With […]
READ NEXT
More on the wire
Two quick West Seattle Triangle business notes: TRADER JOE’S HOURS CHANGE: Thanks to Ian for the tip on this: As posted at registers in the West Seattle Trader Joe’s, the store will open an hour later starting Monday, October 5th – 9 am instead of 8 am. We have an inquiry out to the company […]
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that’s bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected. The steep-sided hole — about 728 feet (222 meters) across and up to 141 feet (43 meters) deep — is the […]
A survey from PEMCO Northwest saw 48% of drivers confess to distracted driving, specifically using their phones behind the wheel.