A Saudi-led military coalition launched a major offensive against Yemen's Houthi rebels on October 6, deploying 100 fighter jets in an air campaign while Yemeni government forces initiated ground operations to retake territory. The escalation prompted Pakistan and Turkey to activate the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement for the first time on October 7, with both nations rapidly deploying military personnel to Saudi Arabia in response to ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and holy sites.

The conflict intensified on October 10 when Houthis struck Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport with a missile, killing at least 12 people and wounding 309 according to Saudi aviation authorities. Saudi Arabia has announced plans for a retaliatory response, while U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the United States is considering participation in strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi militant group. The situation remains fluid as regional tensions continue to escalate.