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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Move on Defense Pact

“The move comes amid continued attacks on the kingdom by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. Newsmax calls it an escalation of Middle East tensions.” — Chip Darnell, on air

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  • NewsmaxSaudis, Allies Activate Defense Pact Amid Houthi Attacks

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThis is a BBN special report. Newsmax reports Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are moving to implement their mutual defense pact.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe move comes amid continued attacks on the kingdom by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. Newsmax calls it an escalation of Middle East tensions.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe editor's angle is oil supply risk. Earlier tonight we covered tanker attacks near Hormuz threatening the fragile export rebound.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEnergy markets will be watching closely.

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The story so far

  1. Fuel Blame Game, Mecca Alliance, UK-Israel Diplomatic Row · Al Jazeera
  2. Brazil Vote Eyed; Saudi Allies Deploy Over Houthi Attacks · The New York Times
  3. Turkiye, Pakistan to Send Forces to Saudi Arabia · Al Jazeera
  4. Houthi strikes hit Saudi airports; China's youth find Mao · WSJ
  5. Houthis strike two Saudi airports; Turkey, Pakistan send troops · Washington Examiner
  6. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Move on Defense Pact (this story)
  7. Oil Rises on Houthi Attack Fears Over Saudi Arabia · CNBC
  8. Houthis Strike Two Saudi Airports, WSJ Reports · WSJ
  9. Dow Futures Slide Further as Houthi Story Lingers · AP News
  10. Saudi Airport Strikes, RBI Hikes, Hormuz Attacks · Al Jazeera

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