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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.
From: Inside Story
What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.
From: NewsFeed
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 28
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact draws mixed reactions, as Iran and Oman agree a Hormuz security framework.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
Israel mulls Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan pact as elections loom
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan form a new defence pact, leaving Israel’s response and its implications uncertain.
The post-American Middle East is beginning to take shape
The pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye is yet another step towards a new regional security architecture.
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Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
From: NewsFeed
War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
Published On 7 Aug 2026
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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?
Pact will ‘reshape security architecture’ of the region, experts say.
From: NewsFeed
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Published On 7 Aug 2026
