Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia in response to ongoing Houthi attacks. The decision follows a joint agreement signed in August between the three nations under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. This pact obligates the countries to support each other in the event of an attack. The deployment is part of a broader effort to enhance regional security and deter further Houthi aggression.
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly condemned Houthi attacks on its territory and infrastructure, including strikes on Makkah and Madinah. The kingdom also criticized attacks on its vessels in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab strait. The Houthi militia, which has been fighting Yemen’s government since 2015, has escalated its attacks in recent months, targeting both military and civilian sites.
The Houthi conflict in Yemen began in 2015 when the group, backed by Iran, launched an offensive against the Yemeni government. The war has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of people facing food shortages and displacement. The Saudi-led coalition, which includes several Arab nations, has been conducting airstrikes against Houthi positions. The recent troop deployment is seen as a reinforcement of this coalition’s efforts to protect Saudi interests and stabilize the region.
