Syria Considers Joining Saudi-Led Defense Pact

• Syria is considering joining the mutual defense pact led by Saudi Arabia, which includes Turkey and Pakistan.
• The decision comes as the conflict in Yemen between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-led coalition intensifies.
• The pact aims to provide mutual defense support among its members.
• Syria's potential entry could further entangle the region in the Yemen conflict.
• The Syrian foreign minister stated that Damascus is 'evaluating' the possibility of joining the alliance.