Houthis Warn Pakistan Turkey Against Military Deployment in Saudi Arabia

Houthis Warn Pakistan Turkey against sending military forces to support Saudi Arabia, as tensions continue to rise in the region. Senior Houthi official Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti said any direct military involvement by Pakistan or Turkey could lead to retaliation from the Yemen-based group.

The warning came as Pakistani defence authorities discussed the likely activation of the Mecca Joint defence Agreement. The agreement, signed in August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, is based on the three nations’ collective security arrangement.

Houthis Warn Pakistan Turkey Over Military Role

Al-Bukhaiti stated that Pakistan and Turkey should avoid military operations related to the Yemen war. He warned that if troops or military equipment from either country are employed against the Houthis, the group will retaliate violently.

According to the Houthi source, Yemen’s present activities are defensive in reaction to Saudi-led military operations and economic blockades. However, he cautioned that the situation might alter if Pakistani or Turkish soldiers became directly involved.

He also brought up prior Houthi strikes on Western naval assets and other targets in the vicinity. According to him, any foreign power that enters the dispute may face a military reaction.

Pakistan and Turkey Face Pressure Over Saudi Support

The warning comes as Pakistan and Turkey try to manage their ties with Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of regional tensions. According to the Mecca pact, any attack on one member is considered an attack on all three signatories.

Al-Bukhaiti also encouraged the Pakistani and Turkish governments to maintain neutrality. He argued that the two countries should avoid becoming military allies in Saudi-led operations in Yemen.

He further claimed that many people in Pakistan and Turkey sympathise with the humanitarian situation in Yemen. He called on both governments to stay away from the conflict rather than send forces or military support.

Meanwhile, Pakistan is using diplomatic avenues to ease regional problems. As part of efforts to de-escalate tensions, a high-level Pakistani delegation will travel to Iran.

The Houthi warning appears focused on discouraging any operational deployment of Pakistani troops or Turkish military equipment into areas linked to the Yemen conflict. For now, the statements add another layer of pressure on Islamabad and Ankara as they manage their security commitments and relations with Saudi Arabia.