Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
The three countries are coordinating intelligence, military support and deterrence as Houthi attacks intensify against Saudi energy sites, officials said.
- On Friday, military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye met in Riyadh under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to discuss intelligence sharing, military coordination, and capability integration amid escalating Houthi attacks.
- Formalized on August 7, 2026, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement establishes a trilateral framework stipulating that an armed attack against any one of the three member nations is regarded as an attack against all.
- Pakistan appointed Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary-general on September 23, 2026, to lead the Riyadh-based secretariat overseeing implementation and coordination of the trilateral pact.
- On September 25, 2026, foreign ministers from the three nations met in New York and condemned Houthi attacks targeting Makkah and civilian infrastructure, affirming Saudi Arabia's right to defend itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
- Escalating Houthi strikes have disrupted Red Sea shipping and energy infrastructure; the corridor carries about 12 percent of global oil trade, heightening international focus on maritime security and regional stability.
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Allies back Saudi Arabia in struggle with Houthis
CAIRO — Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs were due to discuss support for Saudi Arabia as it faces mounting attacks from Yemen's Houthis, while restrictions on flights to and from Iran widened and a senior Iranian official threatened retaliation.
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