13.10.2026 11:05
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli, in his speech at his party's group meeting, issued a call: 'We cannot turn a blind eye to the Houthis' attacks; all kinds of military support should be given to Saudi Arabia. If diplomacy is not enough, deterrent options should be used.'
MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, in his speech at his party's parliamentary group meeting in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, reacted harshly to the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia. Bahçeli said, "We cannot turn a blind eye to the Houthis' attacks. All kinds of military support must be given to Saudi Arabia. Whatever is necessary, we will do it; if diplomacy is not enough, deterrent means must be used."
"THE HOUTHIS MUST IMMEDIATELY END THEIR ATTACKS"
Bahçeli said, "They have caused heavy civilian casualties. They target the peace and stability in the region. They pose serious risks to international trade and energy supply security. All kinds of military support must be given to Saudi Arabia. We cannot turn a blind eye to Houthi attacks. Turkey will continue its solidarity with Saudi Arabia."
Bahçeli said, "Our faith in our holy lands has never diminished; the Houthis must immediately end their attacks. Regional disputes must be resolved through dialogue. No more Muslim blood should be shed. The Islamic world must be one and whole, and fratricidal strife must end as soon as possible. All kinds of support must be given to Riyadh."
"THE TERROR-FREE TURKEY PROCESS WILL BE BROUGHT TO COMPLETION"
Regarding the Terror-Free Turkey process, Bahçeli said, "The world knows Turkey's might. Our country is the world's meeting and reconciliation center. Efforts to weaken Turkey are being put into play. There are those who fear a Terror-Free Turkey. The Turkish nation will not back down from its decision. A terror-free region worries some. The Terror-Free Turkey process will be brought to completion."
"THE GREATEST THREAT IS ZIONIST ISRAEL"
Bahçeli, making statements regarding Israel, said, "The greatest threat is Zionist Israel. Israel is destabilizing the region. The Israeli Prime Minister is pursuing a policy of genocide. The level of provocation continues to rise." Bahçeli said, "Provocations against Al-Aqsa Mosque show the level that Israeli barbarism has reached."
TO GREECE: THEY CANNOT FRIGHTEN TURKEY
Addressing Greece as well, Bahçeli said, "No matter from whom they buy what weapons, they cannot frighten Turkey. Greece must know that Turkey will not be afraid. Do not rely on Israel. Athens must distance itself from its hostilities."
"TURKEY MUST BE PURGED OF IMMORAL ELEMENTS"
Bahçeli, evaluating developments in the capital market and the football community, said, "Developments in the capital market and what is happening in the football community must be questioned. Turkey must be purged of immoral elements."
Bahçeli said, "Within the scope of the fund investigation, our state's institutions are taking the necessary steps. Legal processes have also been initiated. We trust our institutions and Turkish justice."
Criticizing the opposition as well, Bahçeli said, "However, in this process, especially in opposition circles, an attempt is being made to weigh apples and pears in the same basket. Attempts are being made to cover up the corruption in municipalities by the segment that has become an organized crime gang and has descended upon our nation. In this way, rather than understanding the nature of the events, the Turkish nation is being directed toward an artificial agenda."
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, had escalated tensions in the region again. According to initial statements, 13 people lost their lives and hundreds were injured in the attacks. Targeting the airport increased concerns not only about civilian security but also about air transport, international trade, and energy supply security in the region.
THE MECCA ALLIANCE ALSO CAME ON THE AGENDA
The intensification of Houthi missile and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks on Saudi Arabia brought the defense cooperation within the framework of the Mecca Alliance, in which Turkey and Pakistan are also named, back onto the agenda. After the attacks on Riyadh, it began to be discussed under what conditions allied countries could provide military or logistical support. The scope of Turkey and Pakistan's possible contributions is being evaluated in terms of the countries' security priorities and their obligations under the alliance framework.
Turkey had also condemned the UAV attack targeting Mecca on September 16 and declared its support for Saudi Arabia's security.
Following these developments, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's call for support for Saudi Arabia and his words, "If diplomacy is not enough, deterrent means must be used," came at a time when military tension in the region was rising.