Pakistan warns Houthis; Saudi, Turkey seek nuclear umbrella under Mecca Pact

Pakistan has warned Houthi forces that continued attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger the Mecca Pact, a defense arrangement under which Saudi and Turkish officials are reportedly seeking protection under Pakistan's nuclear umbrella. The move alarms Israel, India, and Iran, signaling a potential shift in regional deterrence dynamics. The scope and formalization of the pact remain uncertain, but the nuclear dimension marks a significant escalation in regional security posturing.