Turkey Offers Military Support to Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Houthi Attacks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Saturday that Turkey is prepared to provide military support, particularly technical assistance, to Saudi Arabia amid increasing Houthi attacks. His remarks reference the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. The Houthis have been targeting Saudi cities, energy facilities, and shipping routes since announcing a naval blockade in July. Fidan also called for diplomatic solutions while cautioning that the economic consequences of the conflict are becoming difficult to sustain.