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The pact could affect regional security and the actions of U.S. partners in the Middle East, though the articles do not report a specific U.S. response or operational change.
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Turkey’s parliament has ratified the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Reports describe mutual defense obligations and say the agreement could allow Turkish military support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks from Yemen.
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The pact could affect regional security and the actions of U.S. partners in the Middle East, though the articles do not report a specific U.S. response or operational change.