Mecca Pact Members to Hold Emergency Talks on Houthi Engagement

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Pakistan announced that Mecca Pact members will hold emergency talks to discuss engaging with the Houthi movement. Reuters reported that the discussions are focused on establishing a diplomatic or strategic framework for dealing with the group.

The convening of these talks follows reports of a Houthi attack on a power station located near the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, necessitating a coordinated regional response. While geopolitical tensions remain high in the Gulf region due to the involvement of a major religious site, the current focus remains on diplomatic engagement rather than new military escalation.