The Mecca defence pact is a tripartite alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to counter the Houthis' military operations in Yemen and stabilize the region. This pact is a significant geopolitical shift, potentially reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East.
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What is the Mecca defence pact?
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis. What is this Mecca defence pact and could this new alliance reshape the Middle East’s balance of power? Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains.
Published On 8 Oct 2026
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