Trump Backs Mecca Defense Pact Linking Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan
A new mutual defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, praised by President Trump, may shift alliances and security arrangements in the Middle East at a time of regional tension.
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Key moments · 8
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Ta Nea ↗Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact
Mehr News ↗Trump praises pact as 'big, bold, important first step'
BirGün ↗Mecca pact establishes mutual defense commitment
Top World News- News18.com ↗Pact seen as counter to Iran and shift from US umbrella
Al Jazeera ↗Analysts debate pact's impact on regional alliances
The Independent ↗Reports suggest Iran invited to join Mecca pact
Times of India Top Stories ↗Effectiveness of Mecca pact questioned by analysts
Foreign Policy ↗
