Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist Houthi militia's launch of a hostile drone toward Makkah on September 15, 2026.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom affirmed that this act of terrorism targeting the sacred city, the land of the divine message, the place where revelation descended, and the Qiblah of Muslims, constitutes a repetition of the terrorist Houthi militia's practices of targeting and violating the sanctity of holy sites. This attack is seen as a provocation to the sentiments of Muslims around the world, particularly as it marks the second attempt to target Makkah, following the first attempt on July 27, 2017.

The Kingdom commended the vigilance of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, which responded promptly to the attack. They successfully intercepted and destroyed the drone before it could enter the restricted airspace of Makkah.

The Kingdom renewed its call on the international community to condemn these grave attacks. It urged a firm stance against the terrorist Houthi militia's assaults on holy sites and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom. The Kingdom also highlighted the threats posed by the Houthi militia to freedom of maritime navigation, commercial shipping, and international trade.

The Kingdom reiterated its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the Two Holy Mosques, the pilgrims and visitors they receive, and the Kingdom's entire territory, citizens, and residents.