When asked about the Saudi-Houthi conflict, Turkey's foreign minister said Ankara has conveyed a proposal to all parties to end the war.

Nikkei on Sept. 19, citing Axios, reported Saudi Arabia has quietly sought rare assistance from Israel to avert oil-supply disruptions after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked and alternative pipeline routes were damaged in attacks by Iran-aligned militias. The report says senior military officials from Saudi Arabia, the US and Israel met in Germany last week to discuss options, including Israeli support for Saudi defenses. Riyadh’s outreach comes despite strong anti-Israel sentiment in Arab publics amid Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

On Sept. 19 local time, Turkish foreign minister Fidan said, in response to questions on clashes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement, that Turkey will not accept Saudi being drawn into the current US‑Iran confrontation and that Saudi does not intend to be pulled in. He added recent attacks on Saudi territory, sovereignty and infrastructure have been serious and that proposals to end the fighting have been conveyed to the parties.