Middle East Defense Pact Faces Major Test as Tensions Rise

Saudi Arabia and its allies are moving forward with a new security group. Officials are set to meet in Riyadh soon as concerns grow over Houthi rebel activity.

A group of nations is working together on a new security deal called the Mecca Pact. This plan is meant to keep the region safe, but it is already facing some big challenges. The countries involved are planning a high-level meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 5. This will be the first major test for the group to see if they can work together effectively. Security is the main focus. Saudi Arabia has made it clear that they will not settle for anything less than total safety. This comes after the Houthi rebels—a group fighting against the current government in Yemen—continued to crea…