Security forces foiled a suicide bomber attempting to detonate a vest inside the Kaaba area in Mecca.
Security forces in Mecca intercepted a man wearing an explosive vest who attempted to detonate inside the Kaaba prayer area. The plot was stopped before any explosion or casualties occurred.
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- First reported
- 1 Oct 2026 · 21:11 UTC
- Latest development
- 1 Oct 2026 · 21:11 UTC
- Intensity
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