Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has urged Turkey and Pakistan to stay out of Yemen’s conflict alongside Saudi Arabia. The appeal came in a televised speech on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, reported the following day by StringersHub through Reuters Connect.
What did the Houthi leader say?
The report identifies Al-Masirah, the Houthi-run broadcaster, as the outlet that carried his remarks. His appeal focused on the prospect of Turkish and Pakistani involvement with Saudi Arabia.
Why the Mecca defense pact matters
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense agreement in August. Its central principle treats an attack on one member as an attack on all. That makes the scope of any assistance to Riyadh a key part of this story.
What is Turkey’s position?
Separately, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, October 8, that the pact is defensive and does not authorize offensive operations, according to Anadolu Agency. He said preparations to submit it to Turkey’s parliament were complete.
The available reporting does not establish that Fidan’s statement was a direct response to al-Houthi. Nor does the Houthi leader’s appeal itself establish that Turkish or Pakistani forces have entered Yemen.
What to watch next
Official announcements about parliamentary approval, the location of any military support and the tasks assigned to it will matter more than speculation about a wider war.
Source note: The speech report is a StringersHub item hosted on Reuters Connect, whose page states that Reuters has not verified or endorsed it. The Turkish position is sourced separately to Anadolu Agency. The cover is an AI-generated editorial illustration, not a photograph of the event.
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