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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense pact in Mecca, creating a powerful military bloc with nearly 1.4 million troops and advanced capabilities. The agreement aims to deter aggression and reflects shifting regional security dynamics.
Analysts say Iran is not directly threatened by the trilateral defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, while Iranian officials focus on the declining US role in the region. The pact, signed in Mecca, comes amid ongoing tensions after months of war, with experts suggesting Tehran is more concerned about long-term regional shifts than immediate dangers.
Turkey has clarified that its trilateral defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not directed at Iran. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that no country is named as a common threat, and signaled Egypt could join the alliance.
The joint defense treaty signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan in Mecca has sparked debate over US strategy in the Middle East. While some analysts see it as a signal of a major power shift, others view it as aligned with Washington's calls for greater burden-sharing among allies.
