Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting grows

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Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting grows. (2026, October 6). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/6/10-6-yemen-war-update-sv?traffic_source=rss

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During recent emergency talks in Riyadh, Turkey and Pakistan have committed to deploying rapid deployment forces to support Saudi Arabia as fighting intensifies in Yemen. The Yemeni government, with backing from Saudi Arabia, has initiated a counter-offensive against Houthi rebels to reclaim territories that they recently lost.

Written by AI on 2026-10-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 5, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey held an emergency meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Riyadh, focusing on escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The SPDC, which includes foreign ministers, defence ministers, and chiefs of army staff from each country, agreed to rapidly deploy military forces within the kingdom as part of their collective defense strategy. This decision was made amid recent threats against Islam's holy sites in Mecca and Medina, with officials expressing solidarity and commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia's security and territorial integrity. Pakistan’s delegation included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, reflecting the importance placed on this alliance in countering regional threats.

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