Yemen Defense Minister Threatens: Will Take War Deep Into Gulf Countries:Alarm Bells Mecca Defense?

A single statement by Yemen’s Defense Minister Major General Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi, on September 14, 2026 has sent sent shock waves through palaces across the Gulf countries- from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, from Manama to Amman:"The next battle will not remain in Yemen, it will penetrate deep into the territories of the aggressor coalition nations,” al-Atifi said. Why should this dangerous and strategic declaration should be worrisome also for Pakistan and Turkiye, original members of the Mecca Defense Pact?