Ankara: Trkiye on Tuesday strongly condemned a missile attack launched by the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen against southern Saudi Arabia. "We condemn in the strongest terms the missile attack launched by the Houthis against the southern region of Saudi Arabia," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trkiye reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of this attack, which it stated violates the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity and poses a threat to regional security and stability. The ministry urged all parties involved to refrain from actions that could further escalate tensions in the region.

Earlier, the Iran-backed Houthis announced they targeted Abha International Airport with a ballistic missile and drones. Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki confirmed that Saudi air defense systems had been activated in response to the threat posed by ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis.