Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to send rapid deployment forces to Saudi Arabia during emergency talks in Riyadh, following the intensification of fighting in Yemen's Taiz governorate.[8104078][8059971] The move is part of a collective deterrence measure in response to Houthi attacks, which have been escalating in the region.[8104078][8059971] Fighting in Taiz governorate has been intensifying as Yemen's government and Houthis battle for control of key strategic locations.[7814937] Turkiye and Pakistan's agreement comes after a series of emergency talks with Saudi Arabia.[8104078][8059971] The situation in Yemen remains volatile, with the conflict showing no signs of abating.[7814937]