World · 7 August 2026
'Attack On One, Attack On All': Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Sign Key Defence Pact
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A joint defence agreement has been signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, stipulating that an attack on any one will be treated as an attack on all three. The pact was announced in Mecca and aims to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression. The agreement comes as Saudi Arabia faces increased attacks from Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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