Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign major defense pact amid Iran tensions

The planned pact would deepen cooperation between Riyadh, Ankara and Islamabad as the three countries seek greater strategic influence in the region.

The three nations share growing concerns over Iran and Israel, as U.S. struggles to contain regional threats

The three nations share concerns over growing instability in West Asia, Iran's influence and Israel's increasingly assertive role.

The pact follows nearly a year of negotiations and as the Iran war exposes Gulf states' security vulnerabilities.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, regional sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, at a time of regional turmoil with Gulf states coming under fire from Iran after it was attacked by the U.S. and Israel.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil  Reuters

By Ariba Shahid KARACHI/RIYADH, Aug 7 - Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, regional sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, at a time of regional turmoil with Gulf states coming under fire from Iran after it was attacked by the U.S. and Israel. While the pact furt

The pact follows nearly a year of negotiations as the war exposes Gulf states’ security vulnerabilities.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to 'sign defence pact' on Friday Ragip Soylu on Fri, 08/07/2026 - 07:48 The 'first in kind' agreement may include a mutual defence clause, sources said Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) welcomes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Preside

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet in Jeddah to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah

‘Although taking place against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Gulf, the visit will carry significance beyond the immediate crisis,’ a Pakistani official said

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday, sources close to the Saudi military and government told AFP.

Saudi Arabia names commander of multinational maritime defence alliance  thenationalnews.com

Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.

Retired Gen. Jack Keane accuses Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of being compromised mediators who steer Trump away from military pressure on Iran.

Pakistan PM arrives in Saudi Arabia  Arab News