Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal, and other Middle East news
Summary
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defense agreement that treats an attack on any of them as an attack on all. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have increased attacks on Saudi-linked targets in Yemen and near the Saudi border.Key Facts
- Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense agreement on June 22, 2022.
- The agreement means if one country is attacked, the others will defend it collectively.
- Saudi Arabia’s critical infrastructure has been targeted in attacks linked to the Iran-Yemen conflict.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles at Marib province in eastern Yemen and also attacked Najran region in Saudi Arabia.
- The attacks injured civilians, including women and children, according to Saudi-led coalition officials.
- The Houthi group has not claimed responsibility for recent missile strikes but says it will continue targeting Saudi-backed forces.
- These attacks mark a significant increase after a truce in 2022 reduced fighting.
- A Lebanese soldier was lightly wounded by Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon recently.
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