Saudi Arabia announced that the country's air defense destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca. According to the spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen, this drone was destroyed before entering the prohibited airspace of Mecca on Tuesday.
Houthi Claims and Their Response
The mentioned military coalition stated that this drone, identified and destroyed on Tuesday evening, was the second attempt by the Houthis to target Mecca following a missile attack in July 2017. The Houthi group, which is supported by Iran, has strongly denied claims of targeting Mecca or other sacred Islamic sites, calling it an old lie.
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U.S. House of Representatives Agreement
Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted for the third time to end the war in Iran and passed a resolution that limits President Donald Trump's ability to continue military actions without congressional approval. Representative Seth Moulton, who served as a Marine during the Iraq War, emphasized the need for serious questions from Congress.
This action is likely to be the last vote by the House on the war with Iran before the midterm elections, where this war has a significant impact on political campaigns. The Houthis have seen an increase in their military activities in the region in recent weeks following the escalation of tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
British Intelligence Warnings
Following these events, British intelligence has warned that Iranian spies are targeting opponents with spyware. This software allows spies to track the movements of opponents and access their sensitive information.
Additionally, oil prices have fallen following an unexpected increase in oil reserves in the United States. Markets are concerned about the impact of new Houthi attacks on global oil supply. Saudi Arabia has also suspended oil loading at the Yanbu port due to an attack on the East-West pipeline.
Brent crude oil prices fell by 0.86% to $107.82 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices decreased by 0.92% to $104.86 per barrel.
Military Claims and U.S. Responses
The U.S. Navy has rejected Iran's claim that a Panama-flagged oil tanker hit sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the vessel was instead attacked by an Iranian drone. This oil tanker became unusable due to Iranian missile attacks.
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Source: independent.co.uk
