Two countries to send troops to Saudi Arabia — what is happening

Turkey and Pakistan are sending troops to Saudi Arabia following a series of Houthi attacks. The decision was made under a mutual defense agreement. The Saudi-led coalition is striking back at Houthi positions in Yemen.

Turkey and Pakistan are deploying military personnel to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. The decision was made under a mutual defense agreement signed by the three countries in early August amid the war with Iran. According to the agreements, an attack on one country is considered a threat to all participants. The Saudi military coalition has struck Houthi positions in the Hodeidah area on the Red Sea coast. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki reported the destruction of weapons depots and the disruption of preparations for an attack on shipping routes. The Houthis maintain control over a significant part of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa. On October 4, the Saudi-backed Yemeni government announced an offensive against the Houthis.