Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-25
Saudi Arabia's security landscape is shifting toward coalition-building, with military chiefs gathering in Mecca to finalize a joint defense mechanism alongside Turkish and Pakista
Saudi Arabia's security landscape is shifting toward coalition-building, with military chiefs gathering in Mecca to finalize a joint defense mechanism alongside Turkish and Pakistani counterparts, and the UN Security Council affirming the Kingdom's right to self-defense against Houthi attacks. Oil prices slid as US-Iran truce hopes outweighed the ongoing strikes on Saudi soil, a sign that diplomatic momentum is currently the stronger narrative. Defense cooperation with Turkey is deepening, with Saudi naval personnel completing training at a Turkish drone maker.