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Turkiye says it can meet Saudi military needs under the Mecca Defence Alliance as Houthi attacks intensify, hinting at air-defence, drone and intelligence support, but the pact is not yet ratified and there is no clear plan for direct combat involvement; analysts view any activation as a political step with broader regional and US implications, rather than an immediate deployment.
Pakistan is trying to balance its ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran as Saudi-Houthi clashes test the Mecca Defence Pact; Islamabad publicly condemns Houthi attacks, but says the pact does not automatically oblige military action, reflecting worries that the Houthis could draw Pakistan into conflict and threaten Gulf investments and energy routes.
Pakistan clarified that there are no current discussions to take military action under the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, walking back a defences minister’s earlier warning that the pact could be activated if the Yemen conflict spills into Saudi Arabia; Islamabad says the pact is defensive, with no immediate plans to expand the alliance, and any action would occur under the agreement in consultation with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets intensify.
Turkish President Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca that mirrors a NATO-style commitment to collective security without naming Iran as a target; allies could request assistance and specify needs (intel, logistics, troops), while joint committees, a Saudi-based secretariat and defence-industry cooperation are planned. The pact aims to deepen interoperability and could expand to other regional partners, though practical details remain to be worked out. Iran dismissed the move as speculative and warned against relying on external security partners.
Israel has not officially responded to the Mecca Joint Defence Pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, a mutual‑defense pledge analysts say could shift regional power dynamics and reduce reliance on the US, complicating Israel’s security calculus ahead of elections. Turkey is viewed as a growing threat, Saudi Arabia remains cautious about normalization, and Pakistan does not recognize Israel; Netanyahu may frame the pact for electoral purposes while weighing implications for actions in Lebanon and Syria.