Turki al‑Malki posted on X that a Houthi‑launched drone was intercepted and destroyed over the Mecca region, saying the drone had been fired from Yemen.
Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesman, countered immediately, calling the Saudi statement a "massive and egregious fabrication" and insisting the missiles were not directed at Islam's holiest city.
This is not the first time Saudi Arabia has reported Houthi missiles targeting the Mecca area; similar incidents have been logged in recent months, sparking heightened security measures for the region.
Pilgrims preparing to enter Mecca have been advised to remain vigilant, as authorities tighten surveillance along the flight paths that cross the holy zone.
The Saudi coalition has vowed to keep monitoring for further threats, while the Houthi leadership continues to deny involvement in the latest aerial skirmish.