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Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country

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Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country
Toronto Star
Toronto Star2 hrs ago
Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country
Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country  Toronto Star
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera1 hrs ago
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact change US strategy?
Some experts say the deal precipitates a larger strategic shift in Middle East while others say it reinforces US goals.
Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says a new defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey is not aimed at Iran or any other country
AP News
AP News2 hrs ago
Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country
Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country  AP News
Al-Monitor
Al-Monitor2 hrs ago
Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defence pact technically same as NATO's Article 5, Turkish minister says
ANKARA, Aug 8 (Reuters) - A defence pact signed between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically the same as NATO's Article 5 mutual defence agreement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday, adding the accord was not targeting Iran. Fidan also said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wanted to see
Turkey says Saudi-Pakistan defense pact mirrors NATO’s Article 5, not aimed at Iran
The new defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will establish NATO-style security mechanisms, Ankara says.
Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defence pact technically same as NATO’s Article 5, Turkish minister says
ANKARA, Aug 8 - A defence pact signed between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically the same as NATO's Article 5 mutual defence agreement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday, adding the accord was not targeting Iran.
Reuters
Reuters3 hrs ago
Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defence pact technically same as NATO's Article 5, Turkish minister says
Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defence pact technically same as NATO's Article 5, Turkish minister says  Reuters
Turkey says Saudi-Pakistan defence pact mirrors NATO’s Article 5, Egypt could also join
Turkey says Saudi-Pakistan defence pact mirrors NATO’s Article 5, Egypt could also join Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the new defence agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically equivalent to NATO’s Article 5 mutual defence clause and does not target Iran. Fidan told Turkey’s An
‘Shouldn’t be an exclusive club’: Pakistan defence minister bats for NATO-like Islamic alliance after Saudi pact
The remarks came on the day Pakistan signed a defence pact with Turkey and Saudi Arabia in the holy city of Mecca.
CBS News
CBS News7 hrs ago
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign defense pact as Iran repeats that Hormuz deal is close
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a historic joint defense pact, establishing their mutual support in case of an attack. Meanwhile, Iran said again that it is finalizing a deal to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.
NDTV
NDTV8 hrs ago
A NATO-Style Military Pact: What To Expect From Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Deal
As the Middle East war drags on, this alliance binds three powerful Sunni countries that are strategic allies of the United States with a NATO-style clause that considers any attack on one country as an attack on all.
France 24
France 249 hrs ago
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan pact comes amid US-Iran war fallout
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact on Friday that would treat any act of aggression on one of the three nations as an attack on all of them, the allies said in a joint statement. However, it did not specify if the agreement would bind them to any particular military action in each other's de
Iran-US war latest: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Nato-style defence pact – but Tehran issues warning
‘Clinging to America’s lakeys will not bring them security,’ Iran says in message to Saudi rulers
Dawn
Dawn14 hrs ago
OIC welcomes Pak-Saudi-Turkiye joint defence pact, calls it 'important strategic step'
OIC welcomes Pak-Saudi-Turkiye joint defence pact, calls it 'important strategic step'  Dawn
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign NATO-style defense pact. Here’s where things stand
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defense agreement on Friday, as Riyadh faces escalating attacks from Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels in recent days. The agreement, signed in Mecca, sees Saudi Arabia draw two of the Muslim world’s most formidable military powers to its defense, transforming their long
The Rio Times
The Rio Times15 hrs ago
Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August 2026, committing each to treat an armed attack on any one of them as an attack on all three. Only a summary joint statement has been published — the treaty text, its duration and any command or basing arrangements remain unpublished
Times of India
Times of India15 hrs ago
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 th
Premium Times
Premium Times16 hrs ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement
It was signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign Mecca defence pact as Iran attacks Gulf states
Turkish vice-president says the agreement was not aimed at any specific country
Arab News
Arab News18 hrs ago
Saudi landmarks illuminated with flags of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan to mark defence agreement
Saudi landmarks illuminated with flags of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan to mark defence agreement  Arab News
The Japan Times
The Japan Times22 hrs ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defense pact amid regional war
Riyadh is looking to strengthen its security ties against the backdrop of war between the U.S. and Iran, which has drawn in surrounding nations and disrupted shipping.
National Post
National Post1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement amid Houthi attacks and U.S.-Iran war
Pakistan's foreign ministry said the pact means an attack on any member would be regarded as an attack on all, adding it is ‘intended to strengthen collective deterrence’
New York Post
New York Post1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan forge ‘attack on one, attack on all’ pact — as Iran deal lingers
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey announced Friday they signed a landmark joint defense pact in Mecca, declaring that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all.
Newsweek
Newsweek1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Form NATO-Style Pact—How It Impacts Iran War
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan's new NATO-style pact raises the stakes for any future attack linked to the Iran war.
Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign ‘Muslim Nato’ security pact
The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed a defence pact aimed at stronger security ties between the three countries.
UPI
UPI1 days ago
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan enter new defense pact
Officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a new defense pact Friday, setting new stakes for conflict in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
State of the Union: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the agreement “stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all.”
TheJournal.ie
TheJournal.ie1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Nato-style 'attack one, attack on all' defence pact
The mutual defence aspect of the deal resembles Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, the basis for the Nato alliance.
Irish News
Irish News1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defence agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a defence agreement that would treat an attack on one as an attack on all three, officials said, solidifying cooperation between the three regional powers at a time of growing security concerns.The agreement was signed in the Saudi holy city of Mecca on Friday by Saudi Crow
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defense pact
Amid a regional war between the US and Iran and Houthi attacks from Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense accord, which claims to promote 'collective security' and 'peace, security and stability in the region.'
Le Monde
Le Monde1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defense pact
Amid a regional war between the US and Iran and Houthi attacks from Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense accord, which claims to promote 'collective security' and 'peace, security and stability in the region.'
MyJoyOnline
MyJoyOnline1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement, against the backdrop of war between the US and Iran.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Defense Pact - WSJ
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Defense Pact  WSJ
CTV News
CTV News1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a key defence agreement
The agreement between the three Sunni Muslim-majority states brings together oil-rich Saudi Arabia and nuclear power Pakistan as well as Turkey, which has NATO’s second-largest army and a rapidly growing defence industry. It would increase cooperation and deterrence at a time of increased regional uncertainty and threa
BBC News
BBC News1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
Semafor
Semafor1 days ago
Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan sign defense pact as peace talks drag
The pact stipulates that an “armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all.”
The Daily Star
The Daily Star1 days ago
Pakistan says any attack under new tri-party defence pact is attack on all
Agreement commits three countries to collective deterrence against armed aggression
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan pledge mutual defence as Middle East turmoil escalates
The agreement stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three would be regarded as an attack on all.
The New Arab
The New Arab1 days ago
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia sign mutual defence pact
The deal stipulates that an armed attack on either of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against them all.
Morning Star
Morning Star1 days ago
Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign key military pact
PAKISTAN, Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed a military agreement on Friday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said. The deal deepens co-operation between the three regional powers at a time of growing security tensions. The agreement was signed in the Saudi holy city of Mecca during a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed
New York Times
New York Times1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
The agreement treats an attack on any of the three countries as an attack on all. Saudi Arabia has recently faced drone and missile strikes that it has blamed on Iran’s allies in Yemen and Iraq.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, wedding Sunni Muslim US allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that has rained missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters. Iran and its allies have been firing on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, and blockading their energy shipment
Financial Times
Financial Times1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact in Mecca
Three allies seek to deepen regional security co-operation to deal with wars and instability
Haaretz
Haaretz1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions  Haaretz
The National
The National1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign joint defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign joint defence pact  thenationalnews.com
Stuff
Stuff1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defence agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a defence agreement on Friday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, deepening cooperation between the three regional powers at a time of growing security concerns.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid Gulf turmoil
Agreement stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three would be regarded as an attack on all
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil
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.
Euronews
Euronews🏁 first to report1 days ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan to sign joint defence pact amid regional escalation
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.