Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey activate mutual defense pact against the Houthis
Riyadh activated the "Mecca pact" signed on August 7 on Monday, together with its two allies, as the Houthis target its oil tankers and infrastructure.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have taken the first step in implementing their mutual defense agreement against Yemen's Houthis, according to Le Monde.
Hard-pressed by Houthi attacks targeting its oil tankers and infrastructure, Riyadh activated the "Mecca pact" on Monday together with its two allies, an agreement concluded on August 7.
According to the report, Ankara and Islamabad announced the "rapid deployment" of forces to the Saudi kingdom under the agreement, while remaining cautious about their involvement in the conflict with the Houthis.
The Houthis, who control a large part of Yemen, have stepped up attacks on infrastructure and vessels linked to Saudi Arabia during the regional conflict, prompting Riyadh to seek greater support from its allies.
The activation of this mutual defense pact marks a milestone in military cooperation between the three countries, though the precise scope and duration of the announced deployment remain to be clarified.
Sources
- L’Arabie saoudite, le Pakistan et la Turquie posent le premier acte de leur accord de défense mutuelle face aux houthistes — Le Monde — Une
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