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Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign triple defence pact

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On August 7, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, creating a three‑nation security pact that could reshape Middle East alignments.

The pact declares that an armed attack on any one member is an attack on all, and the parties say it is purely defensive and open to other regional states, with no explicit target identified.

The agreement signals a shift in regional security architecture, potentially altering oil transport routes, influencing US strategic posture, and prompting market scrutiny of Gulf energy stability.

While the pact is described as defensive, Le Monde interprets it as a move to contain Iran and Israel, contrasting with the Hindu’s assertion that it is not aimed at any particular country, leaving the pact’s exact strategic intent unresolved.

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  1. the-hindu — Pakistan says new defence pact with Saudi and Turkiye is ’purely defensive’ and open to others ·
  2. guardian — Iran-aligned Houthis claim they attacked oil refinery in Saudi Arabia ·
  3. le-monde — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign defense pact in Mecca, sending strong message to rivals ·

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