Turkey Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Infrastructure Near Prophet's Mosque
Foreign Ministry calls for immediate end to strikes targeting holy sites and reaffirms support for Saudi sovereignty.
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- Turkey condemns Houthi drone strike on infrastructure serving Medina's Prophet's Mosque
- Foreign Ministry calls attack a provocation targeting Islamic sacred values
- Turkey demands immediate, unconditional end to such attacks
- Saudi-led coalition says transformer disabled but no power cut occurred
- Coalition vows deterrent measures to protect holy sites
Turkey's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on civilian infrastructure serving the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. The ministry said the strike was a provocation targeting the Islamic world's sacred values and must stop immediately and unconditionally.
The ministry reiterated Turkey's strong support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and security. It warned against steps that would further escalate tensions in the region.
“These provocative attacks targeting the Islamic world's sacred values must cease immediately and unconditionally.”
The Saudi-led coalition said a drone strike disabled a transformer but caused no power outage. Coalition spokesman Lt. Gen. Turki al-Maliki called the attack a "cowardly terrorist act" aimed at provoking Muslims.
The coalition pledged to continue deterrent measures to protect holy sites and visitors.
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