What is the Mecca Defence Pact?

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan have initiated their defence pact to respond to threats from Yemen's Houthis.

By Imani Kabeya — Fact Check · October 8, 2026 at 9:04 p.m.

Illustrative photo · The Shura Council / Wikimedia Commons · Domaine public

Claim: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis, according to Al Jazeera.

What we found: The article from Al Jazeera indicates that the three countries are collaborating under a defence agreement aimed at addressing the security concerns posed by attacks originating from the Houthis in Yemen. This activation suggests a joint military or strategic response to ongoing threats, although specific details of the pact's provisions remain unspecified in the source.

Verdict: Confirmed. The alliance between these nations has been activated in response to perceived threats from the Houthis, as reported by Al Jazeera. Further specifics about the pact's implementation or operational strategies were not disclosed in this report.

What is the Mecca Defence Pact?

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