Mideast, European countries warn new attack on Iran could widen war

In remarks carried by state media, Fidan said the participants agreed that “another attack on Iran would expand the war across the region.”

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Saudi Arabia, allies condemn Houthi attacks after deadly Riyadh strike

In a joint statement, the four countries expressed “full support for all legitimate measures and steps it takes to counter these attacks,” reaffirming their support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Turkey, Pakistan to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia

Turkey and Pakistan have agreed "to move immediately to the practical implementation of the collective defense commitments and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in the Kingdom."

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Suicide bombing at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan kills at least 11

The Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement.

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Mecca pact signatories discuss implementation progress amid Houthi attacks

Despite the agreement, neither Turkey nor Pakistan have offered to directly participate in Saudi Arabia’s escalating conflict with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

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Turkey to host first Mecca agreement meeting in Istanbul

The meeting is set to bring together foreign and defense ministers as well as the military chiefs of the three signatory states.

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Trump hails Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense agreement

“Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

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The Mecca Pact and the Saudi-Gulf security dilemma 

The recent signing of a trilateral defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan marks a new development in the Middle East's security architecture, coming as Riyadh finds itself increasingly embroiled in conflict with Iran-aligned actors.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Iran backs regional security cooperation, rejects reliance on US

Reacting to the defense agreement, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said in a press conference that Tehran’s “fundamental policy” is “to encourage the region's countries toward cooperation and strengthening mutual trust for endogenous security, without relying on extra-regional actors.”

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