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Iran hosts Saudi defence pact states as Houthis launch more attacks - AL-MONITOR
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held high-level talks with Iran to de-escalate the Middle East conflict amid new Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Egypt approved defence support for Saudi Arabia, while ongoing tensions escalate risks around the Gulf energy chokepoint, impacting regional security and global energy supply.
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You face a shifting regional security order as Saudi Arabia and allies open talks with Iran while Egypt joins their defence. This opens new avenues for regional conflict resolution but raises the stakes for any escalation near key energy routes that could disrupt your market.
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10 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 21 Oct 2026
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