Syria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War Rages

October 31, 2026 · 2:20 pm 3 sources

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• Syria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War Rages
  The New York Times · October 31, 2026 16:51
  A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.

Coverage

• Syria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign minister
  Al Jazeera · October 31, 2026 14:20
  Damascus 'evaluating' whether to join the alliance that binds Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
• Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
  Al Jazeera · November 2, 2026 09:43
  Houthi-affiliated media report that seven people were wounded in strikes on the city of Hodeidah.