Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan activate Mecca Pact amid war with Houthis

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.