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Defense Agreement Signed Between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan
Leaders of the three countries signed a pact in Jeddah, acknowledging mutual defense obligations in case of attack.
Today, a defense agreement was signed between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan during a summit in Jeddah. The leaders of the three countries, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, participated in the signing ceremony.
The new agreement establishes the principle of mutual defense, asserting that an attack on one of the three countries will be considered an attack against all, invoking the principle of NATO's Article 5. This development, indicated by some sources, had long been anticipated, but recent events have accelerated the conclusion of the accord.
However, the reaction from Iran was swift: Iranian sources stated that the agreement would not guarantee the security of Riyadh, labeling it a "paper agreement" that cannot replace the unilateral support of the United States in past years.
The Pakistani government confirmed that the agreement aims to address rising tensions in the region, emphasizing that any armed aggression against one of the three countries will be considered an attack on the other members of the alliance.
This strategic move aims to reinforce military cooperation and stability in the region, but it raises concerns about Iran's response and potential conflicts that may arise from it.
Additionally, sources report that the summit also addresses the recent escalation of tensions and attacks in the Gulf area, making this new alliance among Sunni states necessary.