Caution needed regarding claims of intercepting drones en route to Mecca: Baghaei's warning

Any form of encroachment upon Islamic holy sites—particularly Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Madinah Al-Munawwarah, and Al-Aqsa Mosque—and the creation of threats to their pilgrims and residents is condemnable.

Caution Needed Regarding Claims of Drone Interception En Route to Mecca: Baghaei’s Warning

Tehran: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei wrote in a post on X regarding claims that a drone was destroyed en route to Mecca: "Any act of aggression against Islamic holy sites—particularly Mecca, Medina, and Al-Aqsa Mosque—or any action that endangers pilgrims and residents there, is condemnable. Under these circumstances, a claim about the destruction of a drone en route to Mecca cannot serve as grounds to accuse a specific party, especially given that the government of Yemen has explicitly rejected the claim. We must not forget that our region has witnessed numerous instances of 'false flag' operations—particularly in recent months—aimed at diverting public attention from the crimes committed by the Zionist regime and the US in the region, and at sowing discord among Islamic nations; vigilance is essential!"