Fidan: We would have no problem meeting Saudi Arabia's military needs
Following attacks the Houthis claimed on Riyadh and Red Sea energy facilities on Sept. 19, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cited alliance duties in the Mecca Alliance, stating military needs in technical areas could be met. The US State Department warned the conflict could escalate rapidly.
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- Fidan says ready to meet Saudi Arabia's military needs Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Türkiye could meet Saudi Arabia's technical military needs in the face of Houthi attacks. He said they are monitoring the situation as the Mecca Alliance formed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
- Fidan: We would have no problem meeting Saudi Arabia's military needs Following attacks the Houthis claimed on Riyadh and Red Sea energy facilities on Sept. 19, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cited alliance duties in the Mecca Alliance, stating military needs in technical areas could be met. The US State Department warned the conflict could escalate rapidly.
- Saudi coalition announces missile fired at Riyadh, Ankara condemns Mecca attempt Arab Coalition Spokesperson Brigadier General Turki al-Malki reported that a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh on Saturday morning was destroyed by air defenses. Türkiye's Foreign Ministry had previously condemned an attempted drone attack targeting Mecca; the Houthis denied such an attempt.
- Foreign Ministry condemns drone attempt on Mecca and attack in Pakistan Saudi Arabia announced that Houthis attempted a drone attack on Mecca, which the Houthis denied; the Foreign Ministry condemned the attempt and reiterated its support for Riyadh's sovereignty. The ministry also condemned an attack near a mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan's Kohat city.