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Saudi Arabia LIVE updates: Yemen's Houthi forces claimed to have shot down a Saudi fighter jet on Tuesday as fighting intensified between the group and Saudi-backed forces.Saudi Arabia's air defences said they intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca overnight before it entered restricted airspace over the holy city. Saudi coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki described Mecca's security as a “red line”.The Yemeni rebel group denied targeting the city. “The claims about targeting Mecca are a worn-out lie that has been used before and no longer fools anyone,” Houthi politburo member Hazem al-Assad wrote on X.Thirteen people were injured in Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif on Tuesday, according to the Saudi-led coalition. Seven homes and two vehicles were also damaged. Saudi authorities later issued alerts across several regions.US tells citizens to reconsider Saudi travelThe United States embassy in Saudi Arabia has now issued an advisory asking Americans to “reconsider travel” to the kingdom. The advisory cited multiple security risks in Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting American interests.It also warned about armed conflict, terrorism, possible exit bans and Saudi laws concerning social media activity. The embassy also warned Americans: “Do Not Travel to the Yemen border due to threat of terrorism.”