Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan: Deal for joint support amid regional war

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca to strengthen collective deterrence amid regional war tensions. The pact asserts that an armed attack on one member would be considered an attack on all, highlighting increased military cooperation.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, aimed at strengthening collective deterrence. Under the pact, an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all. Simon Moritz tells us more about what’s in the agreement.