R4 bloc (Pakistan, Saudi, Egypt, Turkey) demands immediate halt to Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

The R4 group—Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey—issued a joint statement demanding an immediate and unconditional end to Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, condemning them as a violation of international law. This marks a coordinated diplomatic escalation by a broad Sunni bloc, potentially signaling increased pressure on the Houthis and their backers. The statement's impact hinges on whether it translates into concrete action, such as military support or sanctions, which remains uncertain.