Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks

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Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan an urgent high-level meeting under a joint defense pact to coordinate support amid escalated attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Meanwhile, Iran distances itself from the advancing Houthi forces, highlighting regional security tensions.

By Timour Azhari and Hatem Maher RIYADH/CAIRO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, while Tehran sought to distance itself from the rapid advance of itsHouthi allies.

World Security Conflict Politics Saudi Arabia Houthis Yemen conflict Turkey Pakistan Iran joint defense

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