Saudi Arabia Calls Attempted Attack on Mecca a ‘Red Line’ as Iran-Backed Houthis Deny They Did It

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CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, as the region responded with condemnation Wednesday 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.