OIC leaders have condemned a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran region, which occurred earlier this week, as the kingdom faces ongoing tensions in the region. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issued a statement expressing concern over the violence and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities (aljazeera.com).
In a separate development, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation on security and counterterrorism efforts, reflecting growing regional collaboration amid rising instability (aljazeera.com).
The Houthi group, based in Yemen, has been accused of launching attacks on Saudi territory, escalating the conflict that began in 2015. The OIC's condemnation underscores the international community's concern over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing violence.
The defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan highlights the shifting dynamics in regional security, with multiple nations seeking to strengthen alliances in response to shared threats.
