Saudi Arabia Calls on Allies for Support Amid Escalating Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia is facing increased attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels, prompting an urgent meeting between Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani foreign ministers under a joint defense pact.

The Houthis have launched strikes on the Saudi-backed government in Yemen and repeatedly fired into Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows from the world's largest energy exporter.

Saudi authorities said they intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Houthi fighters on September 24th. The kingdom issued emergency alerts for areas including the holy city of Mecca, Jeddah, and Yanbu, the main Saudi Red Sea oil port.

Saudi's Grand Mufti called on soldiers to be ready to lay down their lives to fight the Houthis until the group is ousted from power. The ministers condemned attacks targeting Mecca and other civilian sites while affirming Saudi Arabia's right to defend itself.