In a significant development, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia as part of the Mecca defense pact, responding to escalating Houthi attacks in the region. The defense pact committee is set to meet in Riyadh to discuss the activation of collective deterrence measures and rapid force deployment. As the situation intensifies, with Pakistan planning to send between 30,000 and 40,000 troops, the trilateral collaboration underscores a commitment to mutual defense amid calls for political engagement with the Houthis. Saudi Arabia condemns the ongoing Houthi strikes and emphasizes its unwillingness to compromise on national security.