Iran hails Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact, calls for Muslim unity

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' in Mecca on Friday.Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has welcomed the new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, calling for greater solidarity among Muslim-majority countries. He also urged them to rely on their own capabilities amid escalating tensions in West Asia.In a post on X on Friday, Araghchi praised Iran’s military and linked its performance to his call for greater regional cooperation.“Iran's Powerful Armed Forces have shown their readiness, capability, and might in face of the world's most expensive military,” Araghchi wrote, referring to the US armed forces.“When Muslims stand together, we can face every challenge by malicious outsiders head-on,” he added. “Time to re