New Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact could reshape the Middle East security order
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca, declaring that an external armed attack on one member will be considered an attack on all three. While the countries insist the agreement is not aimed at Iran, the pact has triggered debate in Tehran over its potential regional impact.
Iranian officials have highlighted Muslim unity and the decline of US security influence in West Asia, while analysts and lawmakers have warned about possible strategic pressure and the risk of miscalculation.
The agreement is being viewed by experts as a possible step towards a post-American security order in the Middle East, although questions remain over its immediate military substance and potential future expansion.
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