Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
Syria, Saudi Arabia expand partnership with defense cooperation agreement amid Houthi threat
The agreement between the countries’ defense ministries was signed during talks between al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 4.
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Turkey's parliament ratifies Mecca defense pact, clearing way for military support to Saudi Arabia
Yemen gov’t tightens import controls as Houthis reportedly demand $51 billion from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign military, financial pacts in Riyadh as ties between countries deepen
Although details of the military agreement have not been made public, Reuters previously reported that Syria was considering assisting in the war against the Iran-backed Houthis.
Saudi Arabia issues alerts of potential danger in Yanbu as Houthis continue attacks on region
The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen said it destroyed a missile launched by the group towards Islam's holy city of Medina.
Syria seeks Islamist expansion into Lebanon, Golan to serve Turkish interests, expert tells 'Post'
The Mecca pact is being pushed now to fill the power vacuum that could be created should the Islamic regime fall, JCFA expert Yoni Ben-Menachem told the Post.
Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'
According to one regional source who spoke with the Post, during the meetings, the Saudis conveyed a request to Iran that Tehran refrain from targeting key Saudi oil and gas facilities.
Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen
Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader Khamenei after talks with Mecca pact countries
State media said Khamenei had stressed the importance of pursuing Iran's interests and maintaining its conditions for ending the war.
Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate
Egypt has frequently condemned Iranian and Iranian-backed attacks on Gulf countries but has not publicly engaged in direct combat or joined the Mecca mutual defense pact.
Mecca defense pact faces test as Saudi delegation arrives for high-stakes Iran talks - analysis
The test in Tehran is whether the countries can come away with something practical. Skeptics about the pact's members have argued that the three countries are not making the agreement have teeth.
Iran's Baghaei says Israel's election outcome 'doesn't matter' ahead of Mecca pact meeting
He also said that the meeting with the Mecca pact members in Tehran would tackle issues such as Israel's 'expansionist' policies, Lebanon, and the US war with Iran.
Tehran hosts Saudi defense pact states as Iran-backed Houthis launch more attacks
Saudi Arabia will be represented by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Pakistan by army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, the people said on condition of anonymity.
