Saudi-led coalition stopped Medina-bound drone, accuses Houthis who deny involvement
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A Saudi-led coalition stopped a drone headed for Medina, a city deeply important to millions of Muslims worldwide.
The coalition says Yemen's Houthi rebels were behind it, but the Houthis deny any involvement.
This comes as tensions keep rising between the two sides.
Medina's holy status raises regional tensions
Medina isn't just any city: it's one of Islam's holiest places and draws millions of visitors every year.
Attacks near such sites make the conflict feel even more intense and personal for many people in the region.
The bigger picture? This is all tangled up in wider regional struggles, with Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi Arabia supporting Yemen's government.