Alliance shows Iranian threat will increasingly need to be managed by regional powers, says analyst. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Turkiye said its new mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran. The Mecca agreement broadens strategic coordination as regional tensions rise and more partners show interest.

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah defence pact. Here's what it means amid rising tensions across the Middle East now.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returned home on Saturday, August 8, after completing his three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, with Egypt seen as a possible future member. Hakan Fidan said the pact mirrors collective defence principles but is not directed at Iran.

The regional powers signed the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement” on Aug 7. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pact termed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.States to enhance all aspects of defence cooperation.Agreement comes amid tensions due to US-Iran war.Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on...