Middle East

Erdoğan calls Saudi crown prince, condemns Houthi attacks

Turkish president spoke by phone with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding regional developments and attacks on Saudi territory.

October 13, 2026

Erdoğan calls Saudi crown prince, condemns Houthi attacks

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, according to a statement from Turkey's Communications Directorate.

During the call, the two officials discussed recent developments in the region and attacks directed at Saudi Arabia. Erdoğan stated that Turkey strongly condemns Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabian territory. He expressed condolences for those who lost their lives and offered sympathies to the Saudi leadership.

Erdoğan conveyed that Turkey will stand alongside Saudi Arabia in the coming period and expressed confidence that the current challenge will be overcome.