Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia set out defence pact mechanisms after Mecca agreement
Turkiye has outlined the practical mechanisms of a new defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, saying the three countries will establish senior political and military coordination under the agreement. The announcement came at a weekly briefing in Ankara on Thursday, a week after the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed on August 7. The ministry said the arrangement is intended to place defence and military ties on a more institutional and sustainable footing.According to the Turkish defence ministry, the pact will bring together defence ministers, foreign ministers and chiefs of general staff or armed forces commanders. It said coordination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Iran reacts cautiously as Mecca defence pact expands to include Turkiye
Iran has responded cautiously to a new mutual defence pact signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, with officials stressing Muslim unity and a reduced reliance on the United States. The agreement says an armed attack on one of the three countries will be treated as an attack on all, raising questions about how the arrangement could affect regional security. Iranian officials have not described the pact as an immediate threat, but the development has drawn attention in Tehran because of its possible longer-term implications.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that when Muslims stand together, they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 20:31 LONDON
