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King Salman brands Yemen's Houthis 'terrorist' group for repeated attacks on Mecca
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has branded Yemen's Houthi movement a terrorist militia and accused them of repeatedly targeting the holy city of Mecca. The Iranian-allied group has been waging a conflict in Yemen since 2015, drawing support from Iran.
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman has condemned the Yemen's Houthi movement for repeatedly targeting the holy city of Mecca, branding them a terrorist militia. The king accused the Iran-allied group of threatening regional stability and security. The Houthis have been involved in an ongoing conflict with Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen since 2015. King Salman's comments come amid increased tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran over regional influence.
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