Saturday Morning Update: Gulf, Houthis, Iran

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca to strengthen military cooperation and counter increasing attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The agreement is seen as a collective defense pact similar to Article 5 of NATO. It comes amid a rise in Houthi attacks that have resulted in civilian and military casualties. Regarding regional developments, Iranian officials warned that defense agreements with Turkey and Pakistan will not guarantee Saudi Arabia's security, while discussions continue about navigation routes through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.

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