🔶 Turkey supports Saudi Arabia amid escalation of Houthi attacks

Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s foreign minister, said on Saturday, 28 Shahrivar (19 September) that Saudi Arabia may face unmet military needs following attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, and that, within the framework of the trilateral defense pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, Turkey will review how it can support this country.

In an interview with the Turkish network NTV, Fidan said it is unacceptable for Saudi Arabia to be drawn into a war between the United States and Iran, adding that Riyadh has no desire to enter this conflict. He also said that proposals for ending the fighting have been presented to all parties, but did not provide further details.

Meanwhile, Houthis supported by Iran and Saudi Arabia continue their reciprocal attacks amid the escalation of the war in Yemen. The Houthis have brought large parts of the Red Sea coastline, including the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait area, under their control.

Pakistan, as well, within the framework of the Mecca defense pact, has given a similar commitment to defend Saudi Arabia.

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