Saudi Arabia Yemen Conflict Allies
Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia under their new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, after Saudi reported more attacks launched from Yemen.Reported by 5 of 7 outlets; wording from Al Jazeera.
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Since then, the Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, hitting its tankers and territory and seizing swathes of Yemen's Red Sea coast, which is vital for Saudi oil exports.
Under the defence pact, all three countries agreed that an armed attack on any one of them would be treated as an attack on all three.
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Two days before the New York meeting, Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced that retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood had been appointed as the pact’s first secretary general.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions, including the holy city of Makkah.
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- 25 Sep
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions, including the holy city of Makkah.
- 26 Sep
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.
Coverage 16 articles
26 Sep Mecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks
Al Jazeera
26 Sep What comes after Riyadh meeting between the Pakistani, Saudi and Turkish military chiefs?
Dawn
26 Sep Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia test limits of Mecca regional security pact
South China Morning Post
26 Sep Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye defence officials resolve to assist Riyadh in wake of Houthi attacks
The Hindu
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26 Sep Makkah alliance military chiefs vow to ‘immediately’ translate commitments into effective military cooperation: ISPR
Dawn
26 Sep Makkah Defence Alliance military chiefs vow to 'immediately' translate commitments into effective military cooperation: ISPR
Dawn
25 Sep Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish military chiefs meet to discuss ways to assist Riyadh under Makkah defence pact
Dawn
25 Sep Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis
Al Jazeera
25 Sep Saudi Arabia allies line up support as Houthi attacks mount
Al Jazeera
25 Sep France to protect key Saudi oil terminal as Houthis step up missile attacks
South China Morning Post
25 Sep Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu
Euronews
25 Sep Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilities
Al Jazeera
25 Sep Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani chiefs plan urgent talks amid Yemen fighting
Al Jazeera
25 Sep Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week high
The Guardian
25 Sep Saudi air defences intercept 6 Houthi ‘ballistic missiles’
Dawn25 Sep Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
The Straits Times
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