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UPDATED Oct 8, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Fidan says Türkiye assessing aid to Saudi Arabia
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that Türkiye is assessing how it could help Saudi Arabia counter attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. The assessment is being made under the Makkah defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Aug. 7, which provides for collective deterrence if one signatory is attacked.
WHO: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
WHAT: Fidan said Türkiye is assessing ways to help Saudi Arabia counter Houthi attacks under the Makkah defence pact.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 7:49 AM ET
WHERE: Türkiye
WHY: Türkiye is assessing assistance to Saudi Arabia in response to Houthi attacks, within the pact’s framework for collective deterrence.
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