Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country
Summary
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have signed a defense agreement called the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement." The three countries say it is for regional stability and is not directed against any specific country, including Iran. The pact means if one country is attacked, the others will consider it an attack on all three.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed the pact in Mecca on August 7, 2026.
- The agreement states that an attack on one member is an attack on all three.
- Turkey’s Foreign Minister said the pact is not aimed at Iran or any other country unless hostile actions occur.
- The pact is compared to NATO’s Article 5, which also says an attack on one member is an attack on all.
- Help provided under the agreement can include sharing intelligence, logistics, or military support depending on the threat.
- Other countries have shown interest in joining, with Egypt expected to join next.
- The three countries will hold regular meetings of their foreign and defense ministers and military chiefs.
- A secretariat office will be set up in Saudi Arabia to support the agreement.
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