Turkey assesses defensive support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Turkey assesses defensive support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia defend against attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement under a joint defence pact with Pakistan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, ruling out Turkish participation in offensive operations. Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all. The three countries have since held political and military meetings following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia,…