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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Activate Military Alliance to Counter Iran

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First reported by Maariv · 1 day ago

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have begun implementing the Makkah Defense Pact, creating a coordinated military alliance with joint command and collective defense against attacks. This Sunni coalition aims to counter Iran's regional influence and reduce dependence on U.S. security guarantees, signaling a new power bloc in the Middle East.

01Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan activate the Makkah Defense Pact with permanent military coordination.
02The pact includes collective defense, joint exercises, and shared weapons production.
03An attack on one member is considered an attack on all, similar to NATO's clause.
04The alliance aims to counter Iran's growing regional influence and missile threats.
05The countries seek to reduce reliance on U.S. security guarantees.
06Egypt is considering joining but states the pact is not aimed against Iran.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan