Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan chiefs-of-staff to meet after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Houthi strikes on Saudi-backed Yemeni government and repeated cross-border fire into Saudi Arabia have disrupted oil flows, prompting an urgent chiefs-of-staff meeting among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. The meeting signals potential military coordination against Houthi threats, though its scope and outcomes remain unclear. This escalation threatens regional stability and global energy supply.
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Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Military Coordination on Houthi Escalation
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are confirmed to be holding an urgent chiefs-of-staff meeting in Riyadh to coordinate support against escalating Houthi attacks. This meeting, potentially under a newly signed 'Mecca Agreement' defense pact, signals a notable expansion of the anti-Houthi coalition and increased regional military cooperation. The specific outcomes, concrete military commitments, and operational scope of this coordination remain uncertain.