Makkah alliance to activate 'collective deterrence', Saudi Arabia's minister of defence announces
Makkah alliance to activate 'collective deterrence', Saudi Arabia's minister of defence announces Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khaled bin Salman announced that the Makkah alliance will activate "collective deterrence" amid the current escalation with the Houthis in Yemen, following an emergency meeting of the alliance's Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh. The meeting…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have activated the Mecca Pact to counter the Houthis' aggression. Turkish and Pakistani troops are set to be rapidly deployed to Saudi Arabia, deepening the isolation of the Houthis in the region. The move came after a meeting in Riyadh where the countries condemned attacks on Mecca and Medina.
They reaffirmed their commitment to defend Saudi Arabia's security and territorial integrity, agreeing to implement collective defense measures and ensure their deployment in the Kingdom. Pakistan already has a significant military presence in the kingdom, while Turkey has positioned itself as a rival to Israel. The timing of the announcement carries symbolic weight as Yemen's government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, launch a large-scale offensive to retake territory from the Houthis.
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