Saudi King Salman labels Houthis 'terrorist militia' after Mecca drone
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Saudi King Salman has strongly criticized Yemen's Houthi movement, labeling them a "terrorist militia" after Saudi authorities said they had intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca.
The king praised Saudi military and security forces for keeping the country's holy sites and people safe.
This latest incident adds more tension to a conflict that's ongoing.
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Meanwhile, Russia's President Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have discussed the situation, pushing for safer trade routes and a diplomatic solution, even as oil exports from Saudi Arabia keep flowing despite all the unrest.