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Turkey’s parliament was expected to ratify a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that includes a collective-defense clause. Ratification would create a formal obligation toward Saudi Arabia, but sending Turkish forces would require a separate parliamentary mandate.
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The pact could affect regional security as Saudi Arabia faces Houthi attacks, according to the reports. Its practical effect depends partly on any future decision about deploying Turkish forces; the articles do not identify a direct U.S. consequence.