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Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Test Regional Defense Pact

Houthi forces launched renewed attacks on southern Saudi cities, prompting Pakistan to warn that such aggression could activate a joint defense pact. The escalation highlights tensions within the emerging regional alliance involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.

9 Sept, 06:10 — 9 Sept, 19:47
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Yemeni diplomat says Houthis want to drag Saudi Arabia into war

Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemen’s Ambassador to Qatar.

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fortune5h ago

With Hezbollah battered, Iran’s emerging proxy network of Houthis and Iraqi militias target Saudi Arabia and other U.S. allies

Cooperation between the two groups grew during the war in Gaza and now they are “squeezing Saudi like with pliers,” a senior analyst said.

By The Associated Press, Samy Magdy, Sarah El Deeb, Qassim Abdul-Zahra

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual14h ago

'Attack on one is attack on all': Pakistan warns Houthis, invokes Mecca defence pact

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By Prisha Patnaik

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Saudi-led coalition and Houthis trade strikes as Yemen conflict deepens

Saudi-led coalition and Houthis trade strikes as Yemen conflict deepens

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Pakistan Warns Iran To Rein In Its Houthi Allies As Saudi Strikes Back

Pakistan's warning to Iran carries significant weight because of its defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual5h ago

Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia is a test of new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact - analysis

Now there are questions about whether Pakistan or Turkey will respond to the Houthi attacks. Both Pakistan and Turkey have been wary of any conflict with Iran.

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DawnMostly Factual11h ago

Asif warns Makkah defence pact could become operational following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has cautioned that the tripartite Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could become operational if there was a “spillover” of the conflict in Yemen. The development comes as Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched attacks on oil installations in Saudi Arabia a day earlier, injuring 73 people. The defence pact, signed on Aug 7, aims to strengthen collective deterrence and empower its signatory states to treat an attack against one of them as a...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

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arab-newsMixed3h ago

Pakistan warns Makkah defense pact could become operational after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia - Arab News

Pakistan warns Makkah defense pact could become operational after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia  Arab News

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Premium TimesMostly Factual8h ago

Nigeria condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia

Nigeria urged the warring parties to “uphold international law, exercise maximum restraint, and refrain from further actions that could escalate the situation, endanger civilian lives.” The post Nigeria condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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geo-newsMostly Factual11h ago

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger Makkah defence pact, warns Pakistan

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad. — Reuters/FilePakistan bound by defence pact's terms: defence minister.Asif says Israel would want Iran-US conflict to continue.Hopes int'l pressure will contribute to peace in Middle East.<p...

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gdn-online33m ago

KSA: Houthis attack southern Saudi cities for second day, Saudi-led coalition says - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

KSA: Houthis attack southern Saudi cities for second day, Saudi-led coalition says  Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

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