https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-says-it-could-help-meet-saudi-military-needs-under-defence-pactContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-says-it-could-help-meet-saudi-military-needs-under-defence-pacthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-says-it-could-help-meet-saudi-military-needs-under-defence-pact#u79951Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:50:11 +0000Turkey announced it could help fulfill Saudi military requirements under a defense pact following escalating Houthi attacks. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the creation of the Mecca Alliance headquarters and hailed the grouping. The signals of military backing come after a Houthi drone attack near Mecca. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have warned against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war, threatening a decisive response if Turkey and Pakistan intervene.Why it mattersThe diplomatic and security moves follow escalating Houthi operations, including a dro