Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, have repeatedly stated in early October 2026 that any support under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan remains strictly defensive and limited to Saudi territory. This follows activation of the August pact amid intensified Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi infrastructure. Ankara has ruled out deploying combat forces into Yemen or conducting offensive operations there, focusing instead on air defense systems, intelligence sharing, technical personnel, and possible pilots or equipment subject to Turkish parliamentary ratification. Escalating ground fighting between Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and Houthis near key maritime routes continues to test the pact's boundaries without evidence of Turkish ground entry into Yemen.