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Iran Invited to Join New Sunni Defense Pact Despite Past Conflicts

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First reported by Maariv · 7 hours ago

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Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement, a new Sunni-led mutual defense pact including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, despite past hostilities. The invitation signals a regional move toward broader security cooperation, though official confirmations are pending.

01Iran received an invitation to join the Mecca Agreement defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.
02The pact was signed on August 7, 2026, to provide mutual defense and joint military coordination.
03Iranian officials view the invitation as a positive step toward regional security cooperation.
04The agreement treats an attack on one member as an attack on all, similar to NATO's Article 5.
05Iran's Foreign Ministry stated it has no concerns about the pact, which may expand further.
06The invitation is notable given Iran's prior attacks on Saudi Arabia during recent conflicts.

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