Makkah Joint Defense Agreement

Force in Play

Riyadh secretariat being set up with a secretary-general appointed, as Pakistani and Turkish forces operate in the kingdom and members warn of 'all means' if deterrence fails

Britain is sending Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters to help Saudi Arabia defend cities and oil sites from Houthi missiles and drones. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the jets will fly defensive sorties only and will not strike Yemen. Pakistan's Foreign Office said on October 16 that Islamabad is 'fully on board' with the Makkah pact.

Updated Oct 27