Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to Hold Urgent Talks Over Houthi Attacks
The three countries will meet under a joint defence pact as Iran's president says it is up to Washington to decide whether to end the war with Iran.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss support for the Gulf kingdom amid a wave of attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement, the Saudi foreign ministry said on Friday.
The meeting reflects growing concern among the three nations over the security implications of the ongoing Houthi attacks, and comes as part of coordinated efforts under their existing defence arrangement to respond to shared regional threats.
Separately, in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was up to the United States to decide whether to bring an end to the conflict involving Iran, in remarks made to Fox News.
Mr Pezeshkian's comments come amid continued uncertainty over the trajectory of tensions between Iran and the United States, with the Iranian leader placing responsibility for de-escalation on Washington.
The developments underscore the interconnected nature of the region's security challenges, with the Houthi attacks, Saudi-led diplomatic responses, and the broader Iran-US standoff all unfolding in parallel. Further details on the outcome of the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani meeting were not immediately available.
Sources
- Live: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold urgent meeting over Houthi attacks — France 24 — English
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