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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey sent a joint mission to Tehran amid fears of a new war

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and the head of Turkish intelligence Ibrahim Kalin arrived in Tehran as representatives of the Mecca Pact. The purpose of the visit is to open negotiation channels and prevent a resumption of escalation after the US midterm elections on November 3. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin arrived in Tehran as representatives of the Mecca pact. The purpose of the visit is to open negotiation channels and prevent a renewed escalation after the US midterm elections on November 3.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Talks in Tehran: Riyadh, Islamabad and Ankara asked Iran to rein in the Houthis — no breakthrough

A delegation of Mecca Pact countries led by Saudi Arabia's defence minister Khalid bin Salman held talks with Iran's leadership in Tehran. According to sources cited by The National, there are no concrete de-escalation agreements: Iran said it has no leverage over the Houthis and instead proposed a two-week pause in hostilities in exchange for the phased opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the meeting, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted ballistic missiles and dro A delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, held talks with Iran's leadership in Tehran. According to sources cited by The National, no concrete agreements on de-escalation were reached: Iran said it has no leverage over the Houthis and instead proposed a two-week pause in hostilities in exchange for the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the meeting, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted ballistic missiles and drones.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Saudi Arabia lifts emergency alert in Abha

Saudi Arabian authorities on Tuesday lifted the emergency alert in the southern city of Abha, saying the danger had passed. A similar alert had earlier been in effect in Najran. The alerts came amid an escalation between the Houthis and the Riyadh-led coalition.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Saudi-led coalition intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles

The Arab coalition reported intercepting three ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis toward Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Targets, casualties and damage were not specified. The day before, three drones were shot down, and strikes were carried out on Houthi positions in Yemen.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
Politics

Egypt's parliament allows el-Sisi to send troops to Saudi Arabia

Egypt's parliament approved a mandate for military assistance to Riyadh after Houthi attacks, including the strike on Riyadh airport on October 10 in which an Egyptian woman was killed. The decision was taken after three closed sessions; some MPs abstained due to uncertainty over the mission's terms. Egypt's parliament approved a mandate to provide military assistance to Riyadh after Houthi attacks, including the strike on Riyadh airport on October 10 in which an Egyptian citizen was killed. The decision was adopted after three closed sessions; some deputies abstained due to uncertainty over the terms of the mission.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia on the eve of talks in Tehran

Yemen's Houthis claimed a new attack on Riyadh's international airport, and explosions were again heard over the capital overnight into Monday. Talks begin in Tehran on Monday involving the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan with the Iranian side, against the backdrop of warnings about a possible resumption of the war.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Fighting in Yemen intensifies: coalition destroys launchers, Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Arabia

On October 26, 2026, the confrontation between the Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Yemen's Houthis escalated: the coalition reported destroying two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and Riyadh airport. In parallel, a delegation of Mecca Pact countries led by Saudi Arabia's defense minister arrived in Tehran for de-escalation. On October 26, 2026, the confrontation between the Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Yemen's Houthis escalated: the coalition reported destroying two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and an airport in Riyadh. In parallel, a delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's defense minister, arrived in Tehran to pursue de-escalation.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Saudi Defense Minister, Pakistan's Army Chief and Turkey's Intelligence Chief Arrive in Tehran for Security Talks

Senior representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey — members of the Mecca Pact on joint defense — are holding talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, October 26, 2026. The visit is aimed at reducing tensions amid the crisis between the United States and Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Senior representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey — members of the Mecca Joint Defense Pact — are holding talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, October 26, 2026. The visit aims to reduce tensions amid the crisis between the US and Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Houthis claim missile strikes on Saudi forces in Aden and Lahij

Yemen's Houthi movement said it attacked military positions and weapons depots of Saudi forces in the provinces of Aden and Lahij with ballistic missiles. According to group spokesman Yahya Saree, the strikes caused dozens of casualties. This came hours after a missile was launched toward Riyadh, which the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Saudi Arabia–led coalition reports strikes on Houthis in Yemen

The Saudi Arabia–led coalition said it destroyed ballistic missile launchers, tunnels, and warehouses in Houthi-controlled areas, including Sanaa. The Houthis, in turn, reported attacks on government force positions in Aden and Lahij. The Yemeni army reported 753 operations over 24 hours.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read