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Turkey and Pakistan Deploy Troops to Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks

In response to recent Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have sent troops to provide support and activated a defense alliance.

6 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Turkey and Pakistan have decided to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia. This decision was made during an urgent meeting of the Mecca Defense Alliance in Riyadh, as noted in a joint statement released by the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The background for the deployments involves attacks by the Yemeni Houthi militia on targets within the kingdom, which have had particularly severe consequences in the case of Medina. Explosions have also been heard in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

The military alliance formed by the three nations in August is now being actively implemented. The statement emphasizes that the defense agreement will serve to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in this crisis situation.

According to information from Infobae, the governments, in light of the new threats from the Houthis, have activated the collective defense clause of their pact. Military assistance has been announced to ensure the security of Saudi Arabia and counter the attacks.

The Houthi rebels recently launched an offensive to reclaim areas they had lost to the Saudi government. This has further escalated the frontlines in the conflict and destabilized the situation in Yemen.

The deployment of soldiers from both countries could significantly impact the military balance in the region. However, the exact number of deployed soldiers and the specific military intentions have not yet been disclosed and remain unconfirmed.

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