Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Agree on Defense Pact Amid Middle East Tensions

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to form a joint defense alliance, according to regional sources cited by Reuters. A Turkish official confirmed that all parties have approved the terms of the agreement, which is expected to be signed soon after more than a year of negotiations. While the specific details have not been disclosed, a Saudi source previously stated that any attack on one member would be considered an attack on all, obligating each country to use all available military means in response.

In parallel, Turkey unveiled a new bunker-busting bomb called TOLUN P, weighing approximately 104 kilograms. It can be launched from drones at distances up to 57 kilometers and is designed to target fortified sites such as hangars and command centers. Meanwhile, a Saudi official told CNN that Saudi Arabia is preparing for potential coordinated attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iranian-backed Iraqi militias. Intelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the US, and regional countries indicate these attacks could occur soon under the direction of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, targeting civilian infrastructure, energy facilities, ports, and airports.

The Saudi source also noted meetings between Iraqi, Houthi, and Revolutionary Guard representatives, along with missile and drone movements, suggesting the possibility that these actions aim to disrupt ongoing de-escalation talks and may reflect internal power struggles within Iran. These developments come as reports emerged that Iran plans to formally declare control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A negotiator told Israel’s Channel 13 that the next 24 hours are critical, with the outcome likely to be either a temporary agreement on Hormuz or a significant escalation leading to war.