Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Agree on Defense Pact Amid Middle East Tensions
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First reported by Ynet · 8 hours ago
What happened
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to a joint defense pact amid rising Middle East tensions, with the deal expected to be signed soon. Turkey also revealed a new bunker-busting bomb, while Saudi Arabia warns of imminent coordinated attacks by Iran-backed groups. The situation intensifies as Iran reportedly plans to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, with critical negotiations underway.
- 01Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan agree on a joint defense alliance after over a year of talks.
- 02The pact obliges members to treat attacks on one as attacks on all, using full military response.
- 03Turkey unveils TOLUN P, a new drone-launched bunker-busting bomb weighing 104 kg.
- 04Saudi Arabia prepares for coordinated attacks by Houthis and Iranian-backed Iraqi militias.
- 05Intelligence indicates attacks may target civilian infrastructure and energy facilities soon.
- 06Iran plans to declare control over the Strait of Hormuz amid critical negotiations.
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