A new deal called the Mecca Pact has brought Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey closer together. Under this agreement, these countries are working on defense plans. Many people are now asking what this means for the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where Houthi rebels have been fighting for years.

Pakistan has officially confirmed that its troops are currently in Saudi Arabia. This comes at a time when fighting near the Saudi-Yemen border is getting more intense. While the troops are there, some people in Pakistan are unhappy. Members of the Pakistani parliament say they were not properly asked or involved in the decision to send soldiers to help with this Gulf mission.

Turkey has also joined the conversation, but they are making their stance very clear. Officials in Turkey say they have no plans to carry out military attacks against the Houthi rebels. Instead, they say their role is strictly to help Saudi Arabia defend its own land from attacks.

Experts are split on what this could mean. Some think this alliance could be a game changer that makes the Houthi rebels rethink their next moves. Others are worried that having more countries involved will only make the situation in the region more complicated and harder to solve.

For now, the main goal stated by the countries involved is to protect Saudi territory. Whether this leads to a larger military fight or acts as a way to stop more violence is something the world is watching closely.

Source: DW.com