Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye Activate Mecca Alliance Deterrence After Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed on October 5, 2026, to trigger collective deterrence measures under the Mecca Alliance after Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. The mechanism comes from their Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement signed August 7. How quickly pledged forces arrive will test whether the pact deters further strikes.