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Pakistan and Turkiye's Potential Entry into Saudi-Houthi War

Pakistani and Turkish military leaders are in talks with Saudi Arabia about potentially joining its war against the Houthis in Yemen, signaling a possible regional realignment, though both nations remain cautious.

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Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs are heading to Riyadh for urgent talks as both countries edge closer toward joining Saudi Arabia's war against the Houthis in Yemen, though both remain cautious about direct involvement (Al Jazeera, September 25). ### Why it matters A formal entry by Pakistan and/or Turkiye into the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis would mark a significant escalation and regional realignment in the Yemen conflict, with implications for Red Sea shipping, Gulf security, and broader Middle East alliances. The story is likely to develop further as talks in Riyadh progress.