Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks, weigh Mecca Defense aid
Foreign ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia jointly condemned Houthi strikes on Saudi infrastructure, including Mecca, and announced plans to discuss assistance under the Mecca Defense Agreement at an extraordinary meeting. This marks a coordinated diplomatic response that could expand regional military support for Riyadh, though concrete aid commitments remain unspecified.
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Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Coalition Forms Against Houthi Escalation
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are forming a trilateral security alignment in response to escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and Red Sea shipping. Chiefs-of-staff and foreign ministers have met or are scheduled to meet in Riyadh to coordinate support, potentially under a newly signed 'Mecca Agreement' defense pact. The extent of military commitments and direct involvement by Turkey and Pakistan remains uncertain.