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Israel Seeks US Strikes in Syria Amid Erdogan's Regional Moves and New Saudi-Turk-Pakistan Defense Pact

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First reported by Mako · Aug 13, 2026

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Israel sought US approval for a strike in Syria, but President Trump blocked it amid Erdogan's expanding influence there. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formed a new defense pact against Iran, potentially complicating Israel's security situation. Egypt may join the alliance, while Iran dismisses its effectiveness, and Yemen's conflict intensifies.

01Israel requested US strikes in Syria, but Trump blocked the attack, straining US-Israel relations.
02Turkish President Erdogan is consolidating power in Syria with US and Syrian consent.
03Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a defense pact including mutual armed attack clauses.
04Egypt may join the pact after resolving technical issues, per Turkish Foreign Minister.
05Iran dismissed the pact's ability to protect Riyadh, warning Saudi reliance on the US is futile.
06Yemen's army launched a major offensive against Houthi rebels near Sanaa.

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