Turkey's explicit rejection of direct military intervention in Yemen under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has shaped trader views on any prompt involving Turkish action against Houthi forces inside Yemen. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on October 8 that the pact is strictly defensive, ruling out troop deployments or offensive operations on Yemeni territory while limiting Turkish roles to air defense, intelligence, technical support, and equipment inside Saudi Arabia. Ankara has simultaneously pursued diplomatic channels, including outreach to Iran, to contain escalation even as it prepares parliamentary ratification and limited defensive deployments. Ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi targets and Saudi-backed Yemeni offensives continue, yet Turkish statements emphasize deterrence and dialogue over combat involvement, with further ministerial meetings expected within roughly a month.