https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-pakistan-turkey-could-the-mecca-deal-be-a-game-changer-against-the-houthis-in-yemenContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-pakistan-turkey-could-the-mecca-deal-be-a-game-changer-against-the-houthis-in-yemenhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-pakistan-turkey-could-the-mecca-deal-be-a-game-changer-against-the-houthis-in-yemen#u116419Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:52 +0000Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to provide practical measures to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks under the activated Mecca pact. Türkiye is preparing to deploy troops and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia. However, both nations have ruled out participating in offensive military operations in Yemen, framing their deployments strictly as defensive measures. While Riyadh faces deadly Houthi attacks on its airports, analysts question whether the pact will serve as an effective deterrent against the group.Why it mattersThe activation of the Mecca pact follows deadly Houthi attacks on S