Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered Türkiye’s support to help facilitate dialogue in the escalating Yemen conflict, telling Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Ankara stands ready to assist in efforts to de-escalate and advance talks among warring parties.

In a phone call with the Saudi crown prince on Sunday, Erdogan conveyed Türkiye’s willingness to help broker discussions among Yemen’s rival groups in the face of deepening hostilities and fractured alliances.

This outreach comes as the long-running Yemeni crisis has seen renewed fighting and a widening rift within the Gulf coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government, with recent Saudi-led military pressure against separatist forces backed by the United Arab Emirates raising concerns about broader instability.

Turkish officials emphasised that Ankara’s offer aims to support diplomatic channels and contribute to a political resolution, underscoring Türkiye’s broader diplomatic efforts to play a constructive role in regional conflict mediation.

Erdogan’s proposal reflects Ankara’s longstanding emphasis on dialogue and negotiation, even where Türkiye has historically engaged in complex relations with key regional actors.

The Yemeni crisis, rooted in the collapse of state authority and complicated by external interventions, has created significant humanitarian and security challenges that regional leaders, including those in Riyadh and Doha, have repeatedly sought to address through both military pressure and diplomatic engagement.

As international calls for a negotiated end to the conflict intensify, Erdogan’s offer to help mediate signals Ankara’s intent to be a proactive partner in pursuing sustainable peace in Yemen.