Turkey offers technical military aid to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi escalation

In response to the surge of Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Turkey stands ready to fulfill any technical military requirements Saudi Arabia may have. This pledge follows the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, which obliges each member to treat an attack on one as an attack on all.

Experts note that a broader coalition is coalescing to counter the Houthis, with Turkey expected to play a significant role, though the exact nature of its aid remains unspecified. Pakistan has also pledged physical support under the pact, while the United States has offered intelligence and targeting assistance but stopped short of direct strikes. The escalating conflict threatens regional energy routes, especially the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb strait, heightening global economic concerns.