Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have agreed to provide military forces and capabilities under a trilateral defense pact, according to Pakistan’s foreign ministry. The agreement follows an emergency meeting of the Makkah Alliance for Defense in Riyadh, which included officials from all three nations. The pact comes amid ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi territory, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to escalate its air campaign against them. In response, Yemen’s internationally recognized government launched a major offensive on the Red Sea coast, targeting Houthi positions. The offensive follows reports that the rebels had captured additional territory.
The United States has reaffirmed its security commitments to Saudi Arabia, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that Saudi Arabia has the right to defend itself against Houthi attacks. The U.S. Embassy has also issued a security alert for Americans in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by the rebels.
The conflict in Yemen has been a long-standing issue, with the Saudi-led coalition launching a military campaign against the Houthi militia. This latest escalation marks a renewed effort to regain control of key areas, but analysts warn that the situation remains volatile. The involvement of regional allies like Pakistan and Turkey signals a growing concern over the security implications of the Houthi attacks.
