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New Middle East Defense Alliance Forms Amid Rising Iranian Threats and Regional Tensions
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have formed a new defense alliance in response to Iranian threats and regional instability, signing the pact in Mecca after a year of talks.
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- 01Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign a new defense alliance after year-long negotiations.
- 02The pact responds to intelligence about planned attacks by Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen.
- 03Iran warns Gulf states against renewed US strikes targeting its energy facilities.
- 04Iranian officials express dissatisfaction, doubting the alliance's security benefits.
- 05The alliance differs from a previous Saudi-Pakistan defense pact signed in 2025.
- 06The agreement comes amid ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The move follows intelligence of planned attacks by Iran-backed militias and comes amid ongoing regional conflicts and concerns over US involvement. Iranian officials criticized the agreement, doubting its effectiveness.
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