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Pakistan denies military response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia under Mecca agreement

Sep 19, 2026 05:57 PM CT Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Houthis, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, defense pact, Mecca agreement, regional security

Summary

Pakistan clarified that the Mecca agreement does not mandate a military response from Islamabad to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. This statement delineates the scope of the defense pact and clarifies the level of direct military commitment by regional actors in the ongoing Houthi-Saudi conflict.

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Pakistan has said that there were no discussions about a military reaction from Islamabad under the Mecca agreement in response to the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia.

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T3 Jerusalem Post

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Actor Responses

Houthis AGGRESSOR

Conducted attacks on Saudi Arabia, triggering discussions about defense pact obligations.

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