Shehbaz Sharif calls threat to Mecca and Medina a red line at the UN
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif told the UN General Assembly that any threat to Mecca and Medina is a "red line that cannot be crossed" and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Against this backdrop, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announced urgent military talks, and the Riyadh-led coalition reported intercepting six ballistic missiles. At the same time, the Houthis are holding the captured Red Sea coastline, which has already affected oil prices.
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· 9Премьер Пакистана назвал угрозу хуситов Мекке и Медине «красной линией» в ООН
1Пезешкиан: США должны решить, прекращать ли семимесячную войну, хуситы атакуют Саудовскую Аравию
2Военные начальники Саудовской Аравии, Турции и Пакистана проведут срочные переговоры по Йемену
3Коалиция во главе с Саудовской Аравией сбила шесть баллистических ракет хуситов
4Наступление хуситов на Красном море меняет войну в Йемене и риски для судоходства
5Силы Йемена заявили о взятии горы Карафан и гибели пяти хуситов
6Йеменские силы нанесли удары по хуситам у Мохи после захвата побережья Красного моря
7США и хуситы провели переговоры в Маскате после захвата побережья Красного моря
8G7 призывает Иран прекратить поддержку хуситов перед Генассамблеей ООН
9Key points
- Shehbaz Sharif called the threat to Mecca and Medina a "red line that cannot be crossed" and condemned the recent Houthi attacks as "deplorable".
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announced plans to hold an urgent meeting of chiefs of staff under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.
- The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis toward Taif and Yanbu on Thursday.
- The Houthis captured the port of Mokha and Mayun Island, establishing control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and, according to the UN, more than 120,000 people have been displaced.
What happened
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announced plans to hold an urgent meeting of chiefs of staff to discuss ways to support the kingdom under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. The announcement followed a meeting of the three countries' foreign ministers in New York on Thursday. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis toward Taif and Yanbu on Thursday, while Greek Patriot air defense systems shot down a ballistic missile and a drone in the Yanbu area.
The Houthis captured key coastal areas of Yemen, including the port of Mokha, and Mayun Island, giving them control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. According to the UN, the offensive has displaced more than 120,000 people, and oil prices rose on fears of further disruptions to global shipping.
Why it matters
The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia were previously condemned by G7 foreign ministers, who said the escalation threatens regional and global energy security. The missile and drone strikes triggered emergency alerts in Mecca, Jeddah, and Yanbu, and Saudi Arabia temporarily closed the East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack.
Who's affected
Emergency alerts were announced in Mecca, Jeddah, and Yanbu. According to the International Organization for Migration, the fighting has displaced 132,000 people, including 75,000 in Taiz. Oil prices rose on fears of disruptions to global shipping.
What to watch
An urgent meeting of the chiefs of staff of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan has been announced. Its aim is to discuss ways to support the kingdom under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. The exact date of the meeting was not specified in the report.
Context
In the context of diplomatic contacts, the United States and the Houthis previously held talks in Muscat mediated by Oman; the Houthi delegation said it did not intend to attack American ships and remained committed to the ceasefire with Washington from May 2025.
What's Next
The announced urgent meeting of the chiefs of staff of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan is to be held to discuss support for the kingdom under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.
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