Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan announce an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff following Houthi attacks linked to the conflict in Yemen. The talks focus on how to respond to escalating tensions involving the Houthi movement and the Saudi-backed government in Yemen.
Outlets report that the Houthis carry out strikes in Yemen and also fire into Saudi Arabia, with resulting disruptions affecting regional security and energy flows. Al Jazeera and the other reports frame the meeting as part of broader efforts to deepen defence coordination among the three countries. The Jerusalem Post adds that the attacks disrupt oil flows from Saudi Arabia, underscoring the regional impact.
Middle East Eye cites a Saudi foreign ministry statement that Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold the urgent meeting to discuss ways to support Riyadh amid the escalation. Across the coverage, the emphasis differs—some highlight defence coordination, while others stress consequences for Saudi infrastructure and energy—while all agree on the convening of the chiefs-of-staff meeting in response to Houthi attacks.
