Conflict · Ankara, Turkey · November 5, 2026

Turkey ratifies Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 5, 4:21 PM ET

Turkey's parliament approved the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement linking Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. It lays groundwork for more Turkish help in Saudi Arabia's conflict with the Houthis. Saudi forces intercepted a missile fired toward Medina.

Why it matters

It creates a three-nation military alliance in the Middle East.

Background

Saudi Arabia has fought Yemen's Houthis for years.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
2. Oct 20Turkey moves to ratify mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
3. Oct 21Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia sign Badr defense pact
4. Oct 27Mecca pact officials meet Iranian leaders in Tehran
5. Nov 5Turkey ratifies Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
6. Nov 12Fighting intensifies in Yemen; Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drone

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 5, 7:15 PM ET
• Middle East Eye ↗Nov 5, 5:09 PM ET
• BBC Türkçe ↗Nov 5, 4:21 PM ET

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