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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye defence officials resolve to assist Riyadh in wake of Houthi attacks

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On September 25, 2026, defence officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey met in Riyadh to address security threats following Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi territory. The trilateral meeting reinforced their commitment under the Makkah Defence Alliance to collectively defend against any future aggression. They agreed to enhance military cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint capabilities to safeguard Saudi Arabia's security and sovereignty.

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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.

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Pakistan Riyadh Saudi Arabia Turkiye the Gulf Kingdom

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Saudi Arabia GPE · 3× Pakistan GPE · 2× Riyadh GPE · 2× Houthi NORP · 1× Turkiye GPE · 1× Yemen GPE · 1× the Gulf Kingdom GPE · 1× the Holy City of Makkah GPE · 1× the Makkah Defence Alliance ORG · 1× the Pakistan Army ORG · 1×

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The top defence officials of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye have resolved to defend the security of the Gulf Kingdom under the Makkah Defence Alliance in the wake of recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the Pakistan Army said on Saturday (September 26, 2026).

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26

🔮 The trilateral defence agreement, signed by the three countries last month, establishes a framework for collective deterrence and stipulates that an armed attack against any one of them would be regarded as an attack against all.

2026-09-26 · The Hindu

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye defence officials resolve to assist Riyadh in wake of Houthi attacks · assertive framing

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Army → resolve → Saturday

The trilateral defence agreement, signed by the three countries last month, establishes a framework for collective deterrence and stipulates that an armed attack against any one of them would be regarded as an attack against all. asserted

attack → sign → all

The meeting of the chiefs of defence forces and chiefs of general staff of the countries was held in Riyadh on Friday (September 25, 2026), according to a statement by the army. uncertain

meeting → hold → army

They reviewed the security situation and the threats facing Saudi Arabia. asserted

They → review → Arabia

“The participants strongly affirmed their commitment to collective defence, thereby demonstrating the resolve of the three countries in defending the security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia,” it said. asserted

it → affirm → Arabia

They resented the attacks targeting the Holy City of Makkah and civilian and economic infrastructure, while appreciating the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi Armed Forces, the statement said. asserted

statement → resent → Forces

The participants also discussed ways to further advance cooperation among the armed forces of the three countries and to enhance intelligence sharing, military coordination, and capability integration. asserted

participants → discuss → sharing

They said that their meeting in Riyadh reflects the strength of their defence partnership and their shared determination to immediately translate the commitments of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement into effective military cooperation, according to the army. uncertain

meeting → say → army

The meeting came a day after the foreign ministers of the three nations met in New York and discussed the challenges faced by the kingdom. asserted

ministers → come → kingdom

On Wednesday (September 23, 2026), Pakistan appointed former Lt. Gen. Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary-general of the trilateral alliance. asserted

Pakistan → appoint → alliance