Behind Erdogan's Sudden Stance: New Shock to the Yemen–Saudi War Equation

Turkish President's sharp and unexpected stance following missile strikes on Riyadh International Airport and the suspension of international flights has fueled speculation that Ankara is poised to enter the region's new equations.

Ambassador Arjan: The abrupt and unexpected stance of the Turkish president following the missile attacks on the Riyadh International Airport and the cancellation of foreign flights has raised speculations about Ankara's entry into the new equations of the region.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, referring to the continuation of measures to prepare the necessary preparations for the implementation of this agreement, said that the preparation process is still ongoing and this agreement will soon be on the agenda of the parliament.

He condemned Yemen's attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and said that Ankara stands by Saudi Arabia and the people of this country against what he called illegal attacks in Yemen.

Emphasizing the necessity of establishing peace and stability throughout the region, he stated: Turkey will continue its efforts to defend peace based on the principle of respect for the territorial sovereignty of countries.

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Sana'a International Airport, as one of the most important air transport infrastructures in Yemen, has been the target of airstrikes by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia.

Attacks on this airport have affected civil aviation activities and the possibility of transporting passengers and humanitarian aid.

In response, in response to these Saudi attacks, the Yemeni army targeted Riyadh airport with its missile attacks. Following these Yemeni missile attacks, foreign flights to Riyadh airport have been canceled or postponed.