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Military leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met in Riyadh on Friday to discuss how to enhance military cooperation under the Makkah Defence Alliance. They emphasized translating their commitments into immediate actions, focusing on areas such as intelligence sharing and joint military coordination to strengthen deterrence against threats like recent Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The meeting aimed to bolster collective defense efforts and ensure the security of Saudi Arabia.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-26,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks after issuing warnings for several regions including Mecca. France pledges military support to protect Yanbu, the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea. President Emmanuel Macron announces sending soldiers and radar systems to defend Yanbu following missile strikes by Iran-backed Houthis targeting sensitive targets in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan meet to discuss mutual defense options under their pact signed in August.
Oil prices have jumped following these attacks, with Brent crude futures rising more than 3% due to fears of additional disruptions to energy supplies amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. The renewed hostilities shattered a years-long truce in Yemen, leading to significant casualties and cementing Iran's allies' hold over vital Red Sea coastlines crucial for Saudi oil exports. France’s military support aims to protect Yanbu without involving itself directly in the conflict. Major powers are rallying behind Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate. However, doubts persist about concrete actions by Turkey and Pakistan under their mutual defense pact. The UN faces a crisis amid unilateral actions by major powers. Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz amidst ongoing hostilities. Despite diplomatic efforts, a US-Iran deal remains elusive. UK’s support for Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis is under scrutiny. Surging fuel prices in France are attributed to international conflicts including the US war on Iran and its impact on oil markets.
Written for “Saudi Arabia Yemen Conflict Allies Su…” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 15 other(s) covering the same event.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have expressed a shared determination to “immediately translate” their commitments under the Makkah Defence Alliance into effective military cooperation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
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Relations → express → Saturday
The meeting took place against the backdrop of the kingdom being dragged into fresh fighting between the Houthis and the Yemeni government, with the former declaring a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and targeting its ships in the Red Sea.
asserted
former → take → Sea
In recent weeks, Houthis have also carried out attacks in Saudi Arabia.
asserted
Houthis → carry → Arabia
Earlier, the Foreign Office (FO) had shared that the three countries were mulling a military chiefs’ meeting to consider ways to assist Riyadh under the Makkah pact.
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countries → share → pact
The commitment was made at a meeting of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir and the chiefs of general staff of Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, held in Riyadh on Friday.
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commitment → make → Friday
According to the ISPR, the participants discussed ways to advance cooperation among their armed forces, including enhanced intelligence sharing, military coordination and integration of capabilities.
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participants → accord → capabilities
The measures, it said, would help strengthen deterrence and collective defence.
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it → say → deterrence
The military chiefs also reviewed the security situation and threats facing Saudi Arabia, and strongly “resented” attacks targeting the holy city of Makkah as well as civilian and economic infrastructure.
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chiefs → review → Makkah
They appreciated the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi armed forces in ensuring the safety of the people and security of the Kingdom, according to the ISPR.
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They → appreciate → ISPR
The participants also commended the longstanding relations and mutual trust between the three countries and their armed forces.
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participants → commend → countries
The ISPR said the Riyadh meeting reflected the strength of the defence partnership among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye and their shared determination to implement the commitments made under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
asserted
meeting → say → Agreement
The participants further affirmed their commitment to collective defence, demonstrating, according to the ISPR, the resolve of the three countries to defend the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia.
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participants → affirm → Arabia
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