Turkey and Pakistan decided to send forces to Saudi Arabia following recent attacks by Houthi militants. This decision was made as a result of an emergency meeting of the defense coalition known as the "Makkah Pact" held in Riyadh on Monday, October 5.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the emergency meeting
The recent attacks on a power distribution station in Medina, which is one of the main facilities supplying electricity to the Prophet's Mosque, one of the holiest places in Islam, were the main reason for holding this meeting. The military coalition led by Saudi Arabia announced last Thursday that Iranian-aligned Houthis had attacked these facilities. This attack prompted an immediate response from allied countries, leading to the convening of the "Makkah Pact" meeting.
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Joint defense agreement between the three countries
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement in August. According to this agreement, any attack on one of the member countries is considered an attack on all three countries. However, specific details regarding the military commitments of this pact have not yet been released. The Saudi Defense Minister, while emphasizing the importance of these actions, regarded them as a sign of "solidarity and unity" among Islamic countries.
Analysts believe that this action could lead to increased tensions in the region and impact the scope of the Yemen war. Saudi Arabia, as one of the main countries in the Yemen military coalition, has always sought to strengthen its military capabilities and those of its allies. With the deployment of forces from Turkey and Pakistan, these countries may also become directly involved in the Yemen crisis.
Additionally, Turkey and Pakistan can play an important role in enhancing Saudi Arabia's security and may collaborate more closely, especially against the threats posed by the Houthis and other militant groups. This situation reflects geopolitical changes in the Middle East that could have significant implications for the stability and security of the region.
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