The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned in the strongest terms the missile attack on the southern region of Saudi Arabia by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
The Ministry made a written statement about the missile attack targeting the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
In the statement, "We condemn in the strongest terms the missile attack carried out by the Houthis in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. We once again confirm that we are in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia against this attack, which violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia and poses a serious threat to regional security and stability." expressions were used.
In addition, the statement reiterated Türkiye's call to avoid steps that could further escalate tensions in the region.
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen announced that they targeted Abha Airport in the south of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Turki al-Maliki, Spokesperson of the Saudi Arabia-led Coalition, said in his statement: "Air defense systems were activated due to the threat of ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthis to the south of Saudi Arabia." he said.