Trump Welcomes Turkiye, Pakistan Military Support for Saudi Arabia
Turkiye and Pakistan will send agreed forces to Saudi Arabia after an emergency alliance meeting, and the committee appointed a first secretary-general.
- On Monday, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan agreed to 'rapid force deployment' under the Makkah Defence Alliance, activating collective defense commitments to strengthen security in the Kingdom.
- Houthi attacks targeting cities and economic installations in Saudi Arabia prompted the three nations to reaffirm their 'categorical rejection of any aggression or threat' to Kingdom security.
- US President Donald Trump welcomed the collective defense arrangement on Wednesday, telling reporters, 'I think they want to help Saudi Arabia, and I think that's good.'
- The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert Wednesday, warning US citizens of 'potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions' amid Houthi threats.
- Syria's Ministry of Information denied rumors of conflict involvement, stating its policy focuses on 'stability, peace and cooperation, not opening new fronts.
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Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say
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Pakistan military confirms deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia under Makkah pact
The Pakistani military has confirmed the deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, which was signed to ensure collective security following recent Houthi attacks. This trilateral pact, involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, underscores a long-standing military collaboration aimed at addressing regional threats.
Trump calls move to help Saudi Arabia under Mecca Alliance good - The Tribune
When asked about Türkiye and Pakistan agreeing to send military forces to Saudi Arabia as part of the Mecca Alliance following an attack on the Kingdom, Trump said, "I think they want to help Saudi Arabia, and I think that's good."
Trump calls move to help Saudi Arabia under Mecca Alliance "good"
When asked about Türkiye and Pakistan agreeing to send military forces to Saudi Arabia as part of the Mecca Alliance following an attack on the Kingdom, Trump said, "I think they want to help Saudi Arabia, and I think that's good."
When asked about the decisions made at the recent meeting of the Mecca Alliance, US President Donald Trump said, "I think they (Turkey and Pakistan) want to help Saudi Arabia, and I think that's a great thing."
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